<h1>Markets rise as softer US rate-cut bets ease trade-tension fears; firms must reassess compliance, supply-chain and disclosure risks</h1> Asian markets rose after US rate-cut expectations tempered concerns from escalating trade tensions between two major economies; equity and commodity volatility reflects legal and regulatory risk from prospective tariffs, sanctions and retaliatory measures. A government shutdown disrupted economic data flows relied on for monetary policymaking, complicating administrative decision-making and securities disclosure for issuers. Market participants should assess heightened compliance, contract, customs and supply-chain risks, potential changes to tariff regimes, and increased disclosure and litigation exposure tied to earnings guidance, cost pass-through, and shifting central bank policy.