Asia-Pacific markets track Wall Street gains after White House downplays tariff deadline

Aerial view of Osaka Skyline Nikada | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Friday, tracking Wall Street’s gains after White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt downplayed the impending start of the tariff deals, which have weighed on investor sentiment. July 8 is when the so-called liberation day tariffs are set to take effect after…

Stock futures rise after Trump says there is a ceasefire timeline for Iran-Israel conflict: Live updates

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on June 23, 2025. NYSE Stock futures rose on Monday night after President Donald Trump said that there is a ceasefire timeline for Israel and Iran. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 185 points, or 0.4%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.5%, while Nasdaq 100…

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise as investors assess China data, escalating Israel-Iran tensions

Anshun bridge reflecting in the Jinjiang river at dusk in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. © Philippe Lejeanvre | Moment Open | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Friday as investors assessed China data and monitored escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump is now weighing on whether to back the Israeli military…