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Today, Asian equities have experienced a decline due to various factors, including the sustained strength of the dollar and weaknesses in China that have impacted the region’s risk appetite. While Japanese stocks saw an increase as the yen fell, shares in China and Taiwan traded lower, with South Korea and Australia’s shares edging up.
One of the key factors affecting the region is the aftermath of the US election, with investors analyzing the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariff policies on regional growth. Additionally, the surging dollar has put pressure on Asian currencies, contributing to the MSCI’s Asia stock benchmark being on track for its worst week since April.
“The strength of the US dollar will likely be a key overhang for the region’s stocks,” noted Jun Rong Yeap, a strategist at IG Asia Pte.
Concerns have also been raised about the outlook for the region’s chipmakers following Trump’s victory, leading to a decline in shares of companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and SK Hynix.
Chinese equities are expected to remain range-bound after policymakers indicated that fiscal stimulus measures may not aim for a major acceleration of growth. This sentiment, combined with the broader theme of a stronger dollar, has been impacting risk across FX and equities in the region.
Looking ahead, traders are awaiting key events such as Eurozone GDP data and US PPI, jobless claims, and Fed speakers’ statements. Furthermore, developments in China’s retail sales and industrial production, as well as US retail sales and industrial production, will be closely monitored.
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