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Asia-Pacific Markets Dip Amid Trade Uncertainties and Mixed Growth

4/16/2025

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Asia-Pacific markets experienced declines, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 1.01% and China's Shanghai Composite up 0.26%.
China's economy grew 5.4% in Q1, surpassing expectations, yet trade uncertainties prompted banks to revise growth forecasts downward.
European stocks opened lower, with ASML shares falling 6.5% amid concerns over disappointing bookings and US trade policies.

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Asia-Pacific markets experienced declines, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 1.01% and China's Shanghai Composite up 0.26%.
China's economy grew 5.4% in Q1, surpassing expectations, yet trade uncertainties prompted banks to revise growth forecasts downward.
European stocks opened lower, with ASML shares falling 6.5% amid concerns over disappointing bookings and US trade policies.