Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is set to rise 4.1% in January from 4% the month before, estimates from a Reuters’ poll shows.

Asia-Pacific markets mixed on Wednesday tracking a rally in Wall Street's S&P overnight after President Donald Trump issued new tariff threats, fueling inflation concerns.

South Korea’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate hit 2.9% in January, easing from its three-year high of 3.7% in the month before.

Asia-Pacific markets fell on Thursday as investors reacted to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose 25% tariffs on auto, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical imports. While Trump indicated that the duties could take effect as early as April 2,

Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly lower on Thursday after a quiet day on Wall Street. Trump tarriffs worries continue to rule the market sentiment. Japan (NKY:IND) fell 1.48% to 38587, extending losses from the previous day as concerns over US President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff threats weighed on market sentiment.

Consumer inflation in China increased for the first time since August 2024, on the back of higher spending in the lead up to the Lunar New Year