Back 24 Feb 2026

Asia markets trade mixed after Trump revives tariff threat and AI fears hit tech ​  

Summary

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed amid renewed tariff threats from President Trump and concerns about AI disrupting software companies. Trump’s comments on tariffs followed a Supreme Court decision striking down previous tariffs. China’s loan prime rates remained unchanged, while markets in mainland China rose after the Lunar New Year holiday.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/24/asia-markets-live-nikkei-225-hang-seng-index-kospi-tarriffs-trump-nikkei-pboc-lpr-trump-ai.html