From Financial Modeling Prep: 2025-04-21 03:14:00

Asian equities had a mixed day, with Chinese stocks up after steady loan prime rates, while Japanese shares fell due to high inflation. Markets in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong were closed for Easter, leading to lower trading volumes. U.S. futures opened lower, reflecting ongoing risk aversion.

Investors are cautious as U.S.-China tensions persist, with President Trump considering expanding tariff talks beyond Japan. Despite progress in U.S.-Japan negotiations and China’s openness to dialogue, many traders are waiting for concrete results before making moves.

Keep an eye on active market movers with the Market Most Active Market Overview API from Financial Modeling Prep. This real-time data shows the top-traded stocks by volume and value on major Asian exchanges. Attention now turns to the Bank of Korea’s rate decision, Japanese trade figures, and Australia’s jobs data for further market direction.



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