Global Market LIVE Updates: Asian shares post modest gains before US payrolls
Asian markets edged higher as investors looked ahead to key U.S. jobs data, taking cues from the S&P 500’s record close after former President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam. The agreement, which includes tariffs on Vietnamese exports and the removal of duties on certain U.S. imports, lifted apparel-related stocks. However, lingering concerns over fiscal policy in both the U.S. and the UK kept overall market sentiment cautious.