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U.S.-Japan Trade Talks Show Progress as Global Markets React

President Trump highlights 'big progress' in U.S.-Japan negotiations, boosting Asian markets, while U.S.-China talks remain stalled and central banks adjust policies.

This photo shows a dealing room at Hana Bank in central Seoul on April 18, 2025. (Yonhap)
A woman walks down Wall Street in New York City, U.S., April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell stands at a lectern during an Economic Club of Chicago event.

Overview

  • Asian stock markets, including Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's Kospi, rose on optimism surrounding U.S.-Japan trade negotiations, with the Nikkei posting its best weekly gain in three months.
  • President Trump described the U.S.-Japan trade discussions as achieving 'big progress,' signaling potential relief from tariff pressures for key trading partners.
  • U.S.-China trade talks remain at an impasse, contributing to a 0.4% drop in China's CSI 300 Index, as investors express disappointment over the lack of progress.
  • The Federal Reserve maintained a cautious stance on interest rate cuts despite trade uncertainties, while the European Central Bank reduced rates by 25 basis points to counter economic risks.
  • Nvidia projected a $5.5 billion charge due to new U.S. export controls on AI chips, weighing on semiconductor stocks and highlighting the impact of trade restrictions on the tech sector.