Asian shares began cautiously following a tech-driven rally in US stocks, while bonds remained steady. Investors are closely monitoring trade war developments, including extended tariff exclusions and potential US-China talks. Japan faces debt market pressures, and Russia-Ukraine talks concluded without a resolution, setting the stage for a prisoner exchange. Market volatility is expected amid trade tensions and geopolitical concerns.
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