Asia-Pacific markets rallied as optimism over a new US-Japan trade deal lifted sentiment. The Nikkei 225 surged 3.7% to a 12-month high, while the Hang Seng and Singapore STI extended gains. The US dollar traded mixed, with risk-on currencies like the Kiwi and Aussie rising. Gold eased 0.2% after hitting a 5-week high, pressured by profit-taking and reduced safe-haven demand. Oil prices slipped for a fourth day, with WTI nearing key support at US$65.20 amid weak demand signals.
23-07-2025 07:34 GMT
by Kelvin Wong
