Asian markets witnessed a weak start on Tuesday, April 16, 2025, with major indices including Japan’s Nikkei 225, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, and South Korea’s KOSPI trading in the red amid global market concerns.
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Nikkei 225 dropped 218.69 points, or 0.64%, to trade at 34,048.85.
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Hang Seng declined 302.66 points, or 1.41%, to 21,163.61.
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KOSPI was down 14.48 points, or 0.58%, at 2,462.93.
Other regional indices also reflected mixed sentiment:
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GIFT Nifty traded at 23,275.50, down 0.47%.
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Taiwan Weighted lost 1.07%.
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Straits Times gained slightly by 0.04%.
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Jakarta Composite was up 0.15%.
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Shanghai Composite was down 0.37%.
The cautious market mood reflects investor concern over ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, contributing to volatility in the Asian equity landscape.
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