Market watch: Asian stocks mixed; oil slips ahead of Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine
Friday, 15 August 2025 () Asian markets presented a mixed bag as robust Japanese growth contrasted with disappointing Chinese economic data. Japan's economy exceeded expectations, while China faced concerns over retail sales, industrial production, and real estate. Oil prices dipped ahead of the US-Russia summit, with traders wary of potential sanctions on Russian oil.
Just a day after Trump’s harsh new tariffs on India, NSA Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to reaffirm and expand the India–Russia strategic partnership. With U.S. pressure..
Friday, 15 August 2025 ()
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