💨 Abstract

Asian markets were mostly higher on Friday after U.S. stocks approached record highs. Investors awaited details on a U.S.-China trade deal. economic reports showed resilience despite tariffs, with mixed signals from bond yields due to political uncertainty. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all posted gains, with tech and AI stocks leading. Oil prices and the U.S. dollar saw slight increases.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff