Japan’s exports rose for a third month in December on the back of a weaker yen, as businesses waited for further clarity on likely US trade policy in President Donald Trump’s second term.

The dollar steadied against major peers on Thursday, continuing its near paralysis of the past two days before more concrete announcements on tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Global markets await BoJ decision and Trump’s policies. USD/JPY and AUD/USD trends hinge on central bank moves and macroeconomic shifts.

Investors in Asia are still digesting the impact of US President Donald Trump’s first few days in office, which have sent mixed signals to investors. Trump has reiterated a tariff threat against China but have largely spared the world’s second-largest economy from a feared escalation of the trade war.

ASIA hedge funds rebounded in 2024, with many posting double-digit gains as China stocks recovered, Japan’s equity rally hit new heights and some managers reached further afield for profitable trades.

Tokyo session, with the start of the Bank of Japan’s two-day meeting.

Indeed, tech stocks reclaimed their mojo. This seismic shift in focus was mirrored in the markets as Netflix shares surged 14% in premarket trading on Wednesday, following a record-breaking holiday quarter that added 18.

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Most Asian markets extended a global rally Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Donald Trump's first full day in office amid hopes he will take a more cautious approach on trade than initially feared.

Beijing has assured Dhaka it will look into the request to lower the interest rate to ease Bangladesh’s foreign debt repayment pressure