Major Asian stock markets traded lower today, tracking global uncertainty and investor caution.
- Japan’s Nikkei 225 saw the steepest decline, falling 1.88% or 696.50 points to 37,008.43, reflecting concerns over global economic conditions.
- Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 0.51% or 123.91 points to 24,245.80, weighed down by tech and real estate stocks.
- China’s Shanghai Composite remained nearly flat, slipping 0.02% or 0.70 points to 3,380.40, as investors assessed the latest economic data.
- South Korea’s KOSPI edged down 0.40% or 10.24 points to 2,565.92, tracking weakness in chipmakers and exporters.
Meanwhile, Taiwan Weighted Index declined 0.60%, while Gift Nifty traded lower by 0.13%, signaling a muted start for Indian markets.
Market participants will closely monitor global macroeconomic trends and central bank policies for further direction.
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