Reported about 8 hours ago
Asia's factory activity showed signs of weakening in January as diminished demand from China and looming threats of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump negatively impacted business sentiment. While China's manufacturing activity grew at a slower rate, Japan's manufacturing sector faced its steepest decline in ten months. The uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies presents ongoing challenges for Asian economies, which are heavily dependent on Chinese consumption.
Source: YAHOO