A slight increase in Asian stocks amid the search for traders for options

Asian stocks have recorded modest profits, amid investors’ search for a clear direction, in light of the decline in the trust of the US consumer and a late recovery in Wall Street. The MSCI index of Asia and the Pacific ended a series of three -day losses, with the increase in the indicators in Sydney, Tokyo and Hong Kong. At the same time, the S&B 500 index rose 0.2% on Tuesday after a volatile session, which recorded its longest range in almost seven weeks, despite the poor US consumer confidence data. US Treasury revenue rose to 4.33% for ten years in early Asian transactions, after falling in the previous session. As far as the dollar is concerned, a four -day range of profits after completing it has resolved, while American Copper scored a record level. Although the markets have received some support from US President Donald Trump’s statements about the “mutual” customs he wants to announce on April 2, the recent US economic data has strengthened the concerns about the slowdown of growth in the world’s largest economy. At the same time, the strong momentum of the shares of Chinese technology decreased with the initial influence of the Deep Seck’s artificial intelligence model, which caused a major indication of the market to the correction phase. “It doesn’t seem like there are enough stimulating factors that the Asian equity investors can push at the moment.” The US president plans to announce new customs duties under the name “Mutual Festival” on April 2, which he is considering in response to the commercial barriers and taxes imposed by other countries, including the allies of Washington. Although this announcement represents a major expansion of US customs duties, it seems more targeted and focused compared to the broader efforts that Trump has previously referred to, according to officials who are familiar with the case. “I don’t want many exceptions to be imposed on customs duties on April 2,” Trump said in an interview with “New Tarmax” channel. Customs expected at the same time are expected to impose customs on brass imports within the coming weeks, that is, a few months before the decision -making deadline, according to people who are known. Despite the recent decline in the Chinese stock market, some investors in Wall Street are still optimistic. The analysts of “Morgan Stanley” increased their expectations for Chinese stock indicators by the end of 2025, following indications of strong profits in the fourth quarter. The analysts of ‘Goldman Sachs’ also expected the continuation of the bullish momentum, based on the possibility of positive reviews of profits. “Chinese stocks take a temporary interruption, I don’t think it’s the end. The judgments are still low, and the government supports technology and consumption, and innovation is still prosperous,” said in the Union Bancaire Privee, the Chinese shares take a temporary interruption, I don’t think it’s the end. The assessments are still low, and the government supports technology and consumption, and innovation is still prosperous. The Russian Cocraine Agreement at Geopolitical Level improved the appetite for risk after the United States announced the Russia and Ukraine agreement to a ceasefire in the Black Sea, although the Kremlin confirmed that its participation depends on a set of conditions, including the re -sanctions. Washington also announced that it will help restore Russia’s access to world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports, as well as reducing maritime insurance costs and improving access to ports and payment systems for these transactions, according to the White House. Meanwhile, consumer confidence has recently withdrawn with the fear of high inflation due to customs duties that Trump imposed. Companies have warned at high prices and poor demand, which coincide with the expectations of economists indicating the risks of inflation recession and increase the chances of economic recession. According to consumer confidence released on Tuesday, the percentage of those who expect shares prices have risen by more than 10 percentage points during the next year. “The morale of investors, consumers and businesses is still declining under economic fear and uncertainty about economic policy,” said Brett Kinwell of EToro. He added: “Until there is a greater clarity on customs duties and macro economy, the confidence will remain vulnerable to fluctuations.” In the commodity markets, oil prices rose on Wednesday after a report indicating the fall in US stocks, while gold was near its highest levels ever.