Asian Markets Brace for Volatility Amid U.S. Tariff Impact

Policymakers across Asia are taking steps to stabilize financial markets after U.S. tariffs sparked fears of a global recession. Measures include China's Central Huijin Investment buying stocks, Indonesia's central bank supporting the rupiah, and South Korea preparing a stabilization program. Taiwan and Thailand are implementing short-selling restrictions.

In the wake of recent U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, policymakers across Asia are implementing strategies to bolster financial markets amid rising recession concerns.

China's Central Huijin Investment is boosting its stake in local stocks, while state-owned entities are also stepping up investment efforts. In Indonesia, the central bank is actively intervening to shore up the rupiah, while Taiwan's financial regulators are placing temporary curbs on short-selling to manage volatility.

Additionally, South Korea is preparing a 100 trillion won stabilization program to aid companies affected by the tariffs, and Thailand's stock exchange has restricted trading movements to mitigate market turbulence.

(With inputs from agencies.)