Asian stocks fell on Friday due to increasing concerns over global growth and U.S. tariffs, which have dampened investors’ risk appetite. This sombre sentiment is expected to carry over into European markets, where futures are already showing declines. Central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England, maintained steady interest rates amid rising trade tensions initiated by President Donald Trump’s administration. Investors are now focusing on the details of new tariffs set to be imposed in April, which could further impact inflation and economic growth. The dollar gained support as uncertainty grew, while oil prices rose and gold saw a slight decline after reaching record highs. — news from Reuters