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In Tokyo,  the Nikkei 225 Index decreased 551 points or 1.41 percent on Thursday. Losses were driven by Yokohama Rubber (-5.93%), Hino Motors (-5.66%) and Subaru Corporation (-4.06%).

The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 1.41% Lower

China has rolled out a new initiative to stabilize foreign investment by expanding market access and promoting investment opportunities. This plan, announced by the General Office of the State Council on February, 19, includes several key measures such as encouraging foreign companies to invest in China's equity market and guiding high-quality foreign capital toward long-term investments in publicly listed companies. The framework aims to make it easier for foreign firms to invest, allowing them to use domestic loans for equity investment, encouraging multinational firms to build investment companies, and simplifying mergers and acquisitions. Beijing will also expand pilot programs in sectors such as telecommunications, healthcare, and education while ensuring that foreign businesses in unrestricted sectors are treated the same as domestic firms. This latest move comes amid a 27.1% plunge in foreign direct investment into China in 2024, the steepest drop since records began in 2008.

China Unveils New Strategy to Boost Foreign Investment

The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell below 4.52% on Thursday, marking its second consecutive session of decline as investors re-evaluated the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy. Minutes from the Fed’s January meeting highlighted policymakers' focus on the need for more evidence of sustained disinflation, while cautioning about inflation risks stemming from potential shifts in trade, immigration, geopolitical tensions, and strong household spending. The minutes reinforced Chair Powell's earlier message that the Fed is not in a rush to cut rates. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump unveiled plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports of automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, effective April 2. Investors are currently pricing in one rate cut for 2025, with the possibility of a second.

US 10-Year Yield Eases as Rates Outlook Mulled

The consumer confidence indicator declined to -32 in February 2025, down from -28 in the previous month, remaining well below its twenty-year average of -10. This marked the weakest reading since November 2023.

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