Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as Asian markets limp into weekend

Legit | 08-08-2025 03:27pm |

Japanese stocks rallied Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue that raised concerns about their trade deal. Investors are now keeping tabs on talks between Washington and several other trading partners following the imposition Thursday of Trump's tariffs, with India and Switzerland scrabbling for a deal.

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