Asian Stocks Dip as Trump's Tariff Threats Resurface; Yen Holds Gains

• Asian stocks, including the Kospi Index, fell due to renewed tariff concerns after Donald Trump threatened higher levies on South Korean goods and Canada.
• The South Korean won weakened, and Japanese shares declined, partly due to a stronger yen.
• The yen held near 154 per dollar, fueled by speculation of potential US-Japan coordinated intervention, while the dollar remained steady.
• Megacap technology earnings this week will test the sustainability of the AI-driven market rally, with Wells Fargo noting tech needs to "deliver."
• US natural gas prices soared by 30% after a winter storm knocked 12% of production offline; the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady.

Why It Matters: Asian markets reacted to Trump's tariff threats and yen strength, while US tech earnings and Fed policy are key focuses.