Asian Stocks Rise as U.S.-Japan Trade Talks Kick Off
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 17 2025
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Source: WSJ
Market Reaction: Asian equity markets rose on Thursday, buoyed by positive signals from U.S. equity futures as investors anticipate the results of U.S.-Japan trade talks.
Focus on Trade Talks: Japan's direct discussions with the U.S. are being closely monitored by financial markets for potential concessions that may arise from the meeting, according to ANZ Research.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
