Markets in Asia breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday, January 21, as newly inaugurated US president Donald Trump appears to be looking for deals when it comes to tariffs. The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) finished at its highest level in six weeks despite a sharp dip in trading at one stage. The S&P/ASX 200 Index closed up 0.6% to 8397.8, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index finished up 0.91% at 20,106.
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