HONG KONG, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Asian markets rose Friday after a two-day stutter as traders look ahead to the release of crucial US jobs data and a possible Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs. A report showing Chinese consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in almost three years also provided a boost to Shanghai and Hong Kong stocks. But focus is now on the outlook for US interest rates, with closely watched non-farm payrolls figures due out later in the day. The Supreme Court's possible ruling on the legality of many of Trump's punishing tariffs is also keeping investors occupied. A ruling against the government could have a huge on impact its economic and fiscal plans.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 09, 2026 04:19 UTC