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Asian Shares Tick Up & Dollar Wobbles as Investors Mull Trump’s Massive Tax Bill

On July 1, 2025, Asian equity markets showed modest gains while the U.S. dollar remained soft, as investors awaited the U.S. Senate’s vote on President Trump’s sweeping $3.3 trillion tax‑and‑spending bill—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

📈 Markets Snapshot

  • Japan’s Nikkei dropped about 1.3%, pressured by a stronger yen—an export headwind.
  • South Korea’s Kospi climbed approximately 1.1%, with broader MSCI Asia‑Pacific ex‑Japan up around 0.4% :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
  • China’s CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite rose slightly, backed by upbeat PMI and Tankan data :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
  • Oil prices continued to dip amid OPEC+ production signals.
  • Gold rallied about 0.6% to $3,322.62/oz amid safe‑haven flows .

💱 Dollar Weakness & Currency Impact

The U.S. dollar hovered near its multi‑year lows (≈¥143.7 yen; €1.1808), pressured by fiscal concerns over the tax bill adding to the national debt—and speculation over faster Federal Reserve rate cuts

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🏛️ Tax Bill Turmoil

The Senate debate stalled due to numerous amendments, even as President Trump pressed for passage ahead of July 4. Global investors are wary of the ballooning U.S. debt and declining Treasury appeal

🌐 Global Bond & Equity Outlook

Yield curves are steepening and U.S. Treasury demand is softening due to concerns over rising deficits and Moody’s downgrade, making European and Asian sovereign bonds more attractive :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

Equities remain volatile but resilient: U.S. indices hit record highs, fueling Asia’s momentum despite currency pressure and trade tensions

📊 Key Market Drivers to Watch

  1. Senate vote outcome and its effect on global fiscal sentiment.
  2. U.S. non‑farm payrolls report—crucial to Fed rate cut expectations
  3. Trade dynamics, including Trump‑Xi talks and tariff standoffs.
  4. Monetary policy signals globally, as currencies and equities react.

🔍 Investment Takeaways

For investors:

  • Consider diversifying out of U.S. Treasuries into European or Asian bonds.
  • Explore safe‑haven assets like gold that have gained 0.6% today.
  • Stay alert to FX volatility, particularly USD‑JPY and EUR‑USD.
  • Monitor labor data and policy shifts closely—these will drive short‑term sentiment.

Sources: Reuters, Financial Times, AP, The Guardian, Economic Times

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