Asian markets started the week with fireworks 🎇 as major indices rallied following a landmark China-US agreement to ease tariffs and establish a new trade dialogue mechanism. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index stole the spotlight, jumping nearly 3%—its sharpest rise in months—while benchmarks in Shanghai, Tokyo, and Seoul all climbed higher.
Investors are betting big on renewed optimism after the two economic giants announced their consensus during high-level talks. The agreement, described as a temporary tariff thaw ❄️➡️🌞, includes plans for structured dialogue to address long-standing trade disputes—a move analysts say could stabilize global supply chains and ease inflation pressures.
"This isn’t just about tariffs—it’s about rebuilding trust," said markets analyst Li Jia from Shanghai. "When the world’s top two economies collaborate, everyone breathes easier." The rally extended beyond Asia, with futures for Wall Street’s S&P 500 rising 0.4% in early trading.
