Asia's factories end 2024 on weak footing as Trump 2.0 risks mount By Reuters
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 02 2025
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Source: Investing.com
Economic Outlook in Asia: Manufacturing activity in major Asian economies, particularly China and South Korea, showed signs of slowing down as concerns about trade risks from a potential second Trump presidency and weak Chinese demand loom over the region.
Regional Variations: While most countries reported declines in factory activity, Taiwan experienced growth, and Singapore saw its fastest annual growth since the pandemic, driven by preemptive exports ahead of anticipated U.S. tariffs.
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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.
