Asian markets showed mixed results as weaker U.S. economic data fueled rate cut speculation.

On June 5, 2025, Asian shares traded mixed, following a day of weak performance on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 was flat, the Dow dipped, and the Nasdaq edged up. Reports showed weaker-than-expected US economic data, with contraction in retail and service industries, and lower-than-predicted job hires. These reports led to increased speculation that the Federal Reserve may need to cut interest rates to support the economy, causing Treasury yields to drop. South Korea's Kospi rose 2.1% as the new president vowed to strengthen ties with the US and Japan. The Shanghai Composite and Hong Kong's Hang Seng remained relatively stable.