Asian Markets Edge Higher Amid US-China Tariff Uncertainty
Asian equities showed cautious gains as investors awaited clarity on potential U.S. tariff adjustments. The Hang Seng Index ROSE 0.1%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 0.4%. Trading volumes remained subdued across regional markets.
Commodity markets held steady with oil prices little changed. U.S. stock futures drifted lower as market participants weighed the likelihood of formal trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing.