02:18⇢Nikkei Plunges 1,900 Points Despite Tariff Pause
⌨The newspapers report on continued market uncertainty despite Trump's 90-day tariff pause. The Nikkei temporarily dropped 1,900 points as trade war concerns persist (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan), with Tokyo stocks falling broadly amid yen appreciation adding pressure. Tech suppliers describe the tariff uncertainty as "worse than COVID," with companies like Meta, HP, and Dell rushing to maximize production during the 90-day window (Nikkei Asia). Business leaders express anxiety about what happens after this reprieve expires (The Japan Times).