Hong Kong, Jan 24, 2025 (AFP) - Asian markets build on Trump rally, yen climbs after BoJ cut

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2025-01-24

Asian markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street in response to Donald Trump's tax-cut pledge, while the yen strengthened after a widely expected interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. In a much-anticipated speech via video link at the Davos World Forum in Switzerland, the president pushed for lower interest rates and said he would cut taxes for companies investing in the United States while imposing tariffs on those who do not. He a......

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