Home Business Global Markets: Asian shares subdued after Trump speech, Aussie slumps Business Global Markets: Asian shares subdued after Trump speech, Aussie slumps By Genpie - February 6, 2019 233 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Asian shares were subdued on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech failed to give markets fresh trading catalysts, while the Australian dollar slumped after the central bank opened the door to a possible rate cut.