Asian stocks saw a positive opening as the US and China prepare to restart trade negotiations, fueled by optimism from better-than-expected US jobs data that eased recession concerns. Japan and South Korea’s equities rose, while US Treasury yields remained steady. The resumption of trade talks could provide a further boost to markets.
Asian stocks, US futures rise as trade talks progress
Asian stocks experienced gains, mirroring the rise in equity-index futures, fueled by record-high US stock performance and positive developments in trade negotiations. Japan’s Nikkei 225
June 30, 2025