{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Moving Markets","title":"Markets take a wait-and-see stance amid escalating trade tensions","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/af401432\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1034,"description":"Markets take note of the escalating trade tensions, yet their response appears surprisingly subdued. The US dollar has edged upwards, just like global long-term yields, and stock prices have dipped slightly. Investors seem to be adopting a cautious stance, awaiting the ongoing developments and hoping that some political flexibility can be maintained until 1 August. In addition, Richard Tang, Head of Research in Hong Kong, discusses the specific drivers of China's onshore and offshore markets, as well as the potential significance of Japan's upcoming upper-house elections for the country's government.Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/x0UP3-Td3IMevJiPxMhLmOC6l5QuBuaua1OFHqOocgE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNjUy/MmQxYWUyZDEwNTA1/OTJhNzY2OWUxMTU2/OGM4ZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}