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Asia markets close: Nikkei rallies, China slips despite strong exports; investors await US-Beijing dialogue

by May 9, 2025
written by May 9, 2025

Asian-Pacific financial markets presented a fragmented picture on Friday as investors grappled with strong Chinese trade data that paradoxically failed to dispel underlying anxieties about the ongoing tariff conflict with the United States.

While some regional bourses advanced, buoyed by positive cues from Wall Street, others remained subdued, reflecting caution ahead of crucial trade negotiations between Beijing and Washington.

China’s official trade figures for April delivered a notable upside surprise.

Exports surged by an impressive 8.1% in US dollar terms compared to the same month last year, significantly outperforming the modest 1.9% increase anticipated in a Reuters poll.

This resilience was largely attributed to a significant jump in shipments to Southeast Asian nations, which effectively offset a sharp, over 21% plunge in exports destined for the US market – a clear consequence of prohibitive American tariffs taking full effect.

Despite this robust headline export number, mainland Chinese stock markets did not receive a corresponding boost. Investor sentiment remained weighed down by the overarching tariff concerns.

The CSI 300 index fell 0.17% to close at 3,846.16. In contrast, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index managed a gain of 0.4%, closing at 22,867.74.

Regional divergence as investors weigh cues

Elsewhere in the region, market performance was varied.

Japan’s equity markets enjoyed a strong session, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 rising 1.56% to close at 37,503.33, and the broader Topix index gaining 1.29% to end at 2,733.49.

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also advanced, adding 0.48% to close at 8,231.2.

However, South Korea’s Kospi index edged down 0.09% to 2,577.27, with the small-cap Kosdaq experiencing a more pronounced slip of 0.97% to close at 722.52.

Meanwhile, India’s Nifty 50 index registered a decline of nearly 1%, as escalating geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan weighed heavily on local sentiment.

Wall Street gains provide some support

Overnight, US stock markets provided a generally positive lead. Wall Street indices gained ground after President Donald Trump announced the broad framework of a trade agreement with the United Kingdom – the first such understanding since the US implemented a 90-day pause on its sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs for many countries in April.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.62%, the S&P 500 gained 0.58%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.07%.

US stock futures hovered near the flatline during Asian trading hours Friday, as investors hoped the US-UK trade deal framework might signal further progress on other trade fronts, particularly with China.

However, specific details of the US-UK agreement remained sparse, with President Trump stating, “The final details are being written up… In the coming weeks we’ll have it all very conclusive.”

Focus shifts to impending US-China dialogue

With regional data digested and Wall Street cues absorbed, the primary focus for global investors now shifts squarely to the impending high-level trade talks between Beijing and Washington, scheduled to take place in Switzerland.

The outcome of these negotiations is seen as critical for determining the near-term trajectory of global markets and alleviating or exacerbating concerns about the ongoing tariff war and its potential impact on global economic growth.

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