{"id":40763,"date":"2025-03-29T00:11:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T03:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tiproject.online\/index.php\/2025\/03\/29\/hang-seng-nikkei-sink-on-trumps-tariffs-asx-defies-global-slump-weekly-recap\/"},"modified":"2025-03-29T00:11:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T03:11:41","slug":"hang-seng-nikkei-sink-on-trumps-tariffs-asx-defies-global-slump-weekly-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiproject.online\/index.php\/2025\/03\/29\/hang-seng-nikkei-sink-on-trumps-tariffs-asx-defies-global-slump-weekly-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Hang Seng, Nikkei Sink on Trump\u2019s Tariffs; ASX Defies Global Slump \u2013 Weekly Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1507983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hang Seng Tech v Nasdaq and MAGS \u2013 Daily Chart \u2013 290325<\/figcaption><p>Meanwhile, Mainland markets had a mixed week. The CSI 300 edged up 0.01% while the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.40%.<\/p>\n<p>For more analysis on the Hang Seng Index and global market trends, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fxempire.com\/forecasts\/indices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"commodities-gold-surges-iron-ore-rebounds\">Commodities: Gold Surges, Iron Ore Rebounds<\/h2>\n<p>Commodities posted solid gains amid rising global uncertainties.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"small-bullet-points\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fxempire.com\/commodities\/gold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gold<\/a> rallied 2.03%, hitting a record high of $3,087 before closing at $3,084 on safe-haven demand.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fxempire.com\/commodities\/wti-crude-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WTI crude oil<\/a> prices climbed, closing at $69.28, while iron ore snapped a four-week losing streak.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"asx-200-rises-despite-global-headwinds\">ASX 200 Rises Despite Global Headwinds<\/h2>\n<p>The ASX 200 bucked the broader market trend, rising 0.64%. Gains in banking, gold, and mining outweighed tech stock losses.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"small-bullet-points\">\n<li>Gold sector: Northern Star Resources Ltd. (NST) ended the week 2.31% higher.<\/li>\n<li>Banking sector: The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) rallied 3.32%.<\/li>\n<li>Mining sector: Rio Tinto Ltd. (RIO) gained 2.26%.<\/li>\n<li>Tech Sector: The S&amp;P\/ASX All Technology Index tumbled 3.46%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"nikkei-index-falls-on-tariff-concerns\">Nikkei Index Falls on Tariff Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>The Nikkei Index fell 1.91% in the week. Bank of Japan caution about further rate hikes amid tariff policy uncertainties weighed on Japanese Yen demand. Despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fxempire.com\/currencies\/usd-jpy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USD\/JPY<\/a> advancing 0.35% to 149.815, tariff concerns outweighed currency benefits for exporters.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"small-bullet-points\">\n<li>Auto Sector: Nissan Motor Corp. (7201) tumbled 6.71%, while Honda Motor Co. (7267) plunged 7.85%. Japan is the second largest exporter of cars to the US.<\/li>\n<li>Tech sector: Tokyo Electron (8035) and Softbank Group (9984) fell 3.76% and 0.50%, respectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"looking-ahead-key-events-on-the-radar\">Looking Ahead: Key Events on the Radar<\/h2>\n<p>Investors will closely monitor upcoming economic data, central bank developments, and trade headlines. Key events include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"small-bullet-points\">\n<li><strong>US inflation<\/strong>: Markets will likely react to Friday\u2019s Personal Income and Outlays report and US market losses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>US Tariffs<\/strong>: Auto tariffs will be effective on April 3, while Trump could also impose reciprocal levies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beijing Stimulus<\/strong>: Stimulus measures targeting consumption and domestic demand could mitigate tariff risks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic Data<\/strong>: China PMIs and the US Jobs Report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Amid ongoing volatility, traders should monitor global macro trends and policy shifts to navigate risks. Get in-depth insights on Hang Seng movers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fxempire.com\/forecasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Hang Seng Tech v Nasdaq and MAGS \u2013 Daily Chart \u2013 290325Meanwhile, Mainland markets had a mixed week. The CSI 300 edged up 0.01% while the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.40%. For more analysis on the Hang Seng Index and global market trends, click here. Commodities: Gold Surges, Iron Ore Rebounds Commodities posted solid gains amid rising global uncertainties. Gold rallied 2.03%, hitting a record high of $3,087 before closing at $3,084 on safe-haven demand. WTI crude oil prices climbed, closing at $69.28, while iron ore snapped a four-week losing streak. ASX 200 Rises Despite Global Headwinds The ASX 200 bucked the broader market trend, rising 0.64%. Gains in banking, gold, and mining outweighed tech stock losses. Gold sector: Northern Star Resources Ltd. (NST) ended the week 2.31% higher. Banking sector: The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) rallied 3.32%. Mining sector: Rio Tinto Ltd. (RIO) gained 2.26%. Tech Sector: The S&amp;P\/ASX All Technology Index tumbled 3.46%. Nikkei Index Falls on Tariff Concerns The Nikkei Index fell 1.91% in the week. Bank of Japan caution about further rate hikes amid tariff policy uncertainties weighed on Japanese Yen demand. Despite USD\/JPY advancing 0.35% to 149.815, tariff concerns outweighed currency benefits for exporters. Auto Sector: Nissan Motor Corp. (7201) tumbled 6.71%, while Honda Motor Co. (7267) plunged 7.85%. Japan is the second largest exporter of cars to the US. Tech sector: Tokyo Electron (8035) and Softbank Group (9984) fell 3.76% and 0.50%, respectively. Looking Ahead: Key Events on the Radar Investors will closely monitor upcoming economic data, central bank developments, and trade headlines. Key events include: US inflation: Markets will likely react to Friday\u2019s Personal Income and Outlays report and US market losses. US Tariffs: Auto tariffs will be effective on April 3, while Trump could also impose reciprocal levies. Beijing Stimulus: Stimulus measures targeting consumption and domestic demand could mitigate tariff risks. Economic Data: China PMIs and the US Jobs Report. Amid ongoing volatility, traders should monitor global macro trends and policy shifts to navigate risks. Get in-depth insights on Hang Seng movers here. 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