Asian equities declined as renewed tariff concerns emerged following President Trump’s threat of levies on South Korean goods. The yen held its gains, while the Kospi Index fell and the South Korean won weakened. Investors await megacap technology earnings to gauge the sustainability of the AI-driven rally.
India defies West Asia war concerns as Q4 GDP growth hits 7.8%; risks remain ahead
India’s economy surged by a better-than-expected 7.8% in the March quarter, exceeding forecasts and pushing FY26 growth to 7.7%. This robust performance was driven by