The Times of India

Asian markets slip as yen surge drags Japan equities; tariff worries weigh on sentiment

Asian markets mostly dipped, led by Japan's Nikkei, as a stronger yen hit exporters like Toyota. Currency volatility and US trade policy uncertainty kept investors cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision. Meanwhile, US futures saw a slight dip amid tariff concerns, and commodities like gold and silver surged as investors sought safe havens.