Asia-Pacific markets muted after Wall Street falls, yen weakens as BOJ holds rates steady
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 19 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Market Performance: Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed results, with Japan's indices fluctuating after the Bank of Japan maintained interest rates, while concerns over U.S. trade policies and economic weakness in China affected sentiment among Japanese manufacturers.
Economic Indicators: Japan's industrial production declined, but its trade balance improved due to strong exports; meanwhile, China's retail sales and industrial output exceeded forecasts, indicating a positive economic outlook despite recent market volatility.
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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.
