Asian equities were mostly higher overnight as Mainland China and Hong Kong outperformed and Indonesia and Thailand underperformed.

China slapped tariffs on a range of US products and announced a probe into Google moments after Trump imposed a 10% levy on goods from Beijing, reigniting a trade war between the

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banejee An action-packed week in the markets is heading for a more subdued finish as traders await U.S. payrolls data, although the lingering threat of a trade war kept investors hesitant about placing major bets.

Asian equities were mixed overnight as the Philippines, Taiwan, and South Korea outperformed, Thailand underperformed, and Pakistan was closed for Kashmir Solidarity Day.