Asian shares fell as concerns about tariffs resurfaced after President Donald Trump threatened to raise duties on South Korean goods. The yen maintained its gains.The Kospi Index, one of the world’s best-performing benchmarks this year, fell 0.9%, while the South Korean won weakened after four days of gains. Japanese shares fell for a second day, […]
The record rally in global stocks provided a breather in early Asian trading on Tuesday, as markets braced for a wave of mega-cap tech gains and policy announcements from major central banks this week. Share prices in Japan and South Korea retreated from Monday’s record highs, while shares in Australia also fell at the open. […]