Hang Seng Index, Nifty 50, Kospi

Sunset scene of light trails traffic speeds through an intersection in Gangnam center business district of Seoul at Seoul city, South Korea Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Monday amid tariff uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would increase global tariffs to 15% from 10%. The…

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E.U. edges out U.S. as New Delhi readies to slash duties on imported cars

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. New Delhi-based tech startup founder Ashita Gupta loves her cars. With prospects of luxury European cars becoming cheaper, Gupta, who drives an Audi A6, is considering buying another high-end vehicle. It…

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Why the India-U.S. trade deal remains elusive

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story India-U.S. relationship looked set to reach new heights at the start of 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the earliest foreign leaders to meet the newly elected…

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AI, tech, Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, CSI 300

Aerial sunrise view of Osaka city in Japan Frank Lee | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Thursday, after Wall Street gained on hopes the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates next week following weaker-than-expected jobs data. Payroll processor ADP reported that private companies cut 32,000 workers in November, compared with 47,000 additions…

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