Global Markets Brace for Volatility as Asia-Pac Dips, Japan’s Current Account Surges
Stock Market News·2025-10-08 00:08
Key TakeawaysAsia-Pacific markets opened lower, following a negative handover from the US, where the S&P 500 (SPX) snapped a 7-day win streak, with AI-related concerns weighing on sentiment.Japan's Current Account Balance for August significantly surpassed expectations, reaching ¥3,775.8 billion, alongside a positive Trade Balance of ¥105.9 billion.Singapore and Australia are set to deepen cooperation in defense technology and expand their economic partnership, with discussions including the recent Optus em ...