Most Asian stocks rise as US tariff delays give breathing space

[New Straits Times] - 02/14/2025

HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly rose Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as traders were buoyed by news that Donald Trump's latest, sweeping reciprocal tariffs would not likely be implemented until April, giving time for negotiations. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd



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