Asian stocks breathe a sigh of relief as geopolitical tensions ease

Taiwan stocks led gains in Asia-Pacific markets as investors grapple with fears of Chinese military exercises and the impact of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit.Taiwan’s Taiex jumped 2.03%, with chip maker TSMC up 3%. The index traded lower this week as tensions escalated between the US and China over Pelosi’s trip.The Nikkei 225 index … Read more