Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and restrained U.S. military involvement, Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday. Japan’s better-than-expected trade deficit also influenced sentiment.
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Top Gainers
| Index | Price | Change | %Change |
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| Nikkei (Japan) | 38,791.80 | +255.06 | +0.66% ▲ |
| Kospi (South Korea) | 2,970.03 | +19.73 | +0.67% ▲ |
| Taiwan | 22,290.66 | +79.07 | +0.36% ▲ |
| ASX 200 (Australia) | 8,546.70 | +5.40 | +0.06% ▲ |
Top Losers
| Index | Price | Change | %Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSI (Hong Kong) | 23,678.28 | -302.02 | -1.26% ▼ | |
| STI (Singapore) | 3,914.68 | -15.96 | -0.41% ▼ | |
| Shanghai | 3,377.39 | -10.01 | -0.30% ▼ | |
| Shenzhen | 10,139.61 | -11.82 |
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Macro Overview
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Japan’s trade deficit beat expectations, supporting equities.
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Hang Seng saw the steepest decline amid ongoing China property and tech uncertainty.
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Middle East tensions remain in focus as investors weigh energy prices and geopolitical fallout.
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