Japan’s Nikkei share average plummeted to an eight-month low following President Trump’s announcement of a 24% levy on Japanese goods. The steep tariffs caused a widespread market decline, with the banking sector and automakers experiencing significant losses. Toyota shares fell 4.7%, and Tokyo Electron dropped 5.8%.
Nifty surges 300 points as investor sentiment lifts markets. Will the rally last?
Stock markets now seem to have digested the uncertainty related to global tariff wars on hopes of lesser disruption and trade agreements by major economies.
May 23, 2025