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The key uncertainty is the timing and magnitude of fresh Trump tariffs, says OCBC chief economist

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Published Mon, Jan 20, 2025 · 08:45 PM
    • Trump has promised to issue executive orders, focusing on immigration, energy and government reform, within “hours” of his swearing-in.
    • Trump has promised to issue executive orders, focusing on immigration, energy and government reform, within “hours” of his swearing-in. PHOTO: AFP

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    DONALD Trump is raring to go, and he has got the world watching and wondering which way to turn.

    In Asia, investors adopted a cautious stance on Monday (Jan 20), ahead of the inauguration of Trump as US president, after markets closed in the region.

    China and Hong Kong stocks climbed as Trump’s call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday helped to ease some worries over simmering Sino-US tensions.

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