Global markets today: Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined on Thursday as investors awaited the Bank of Korea’s policy decision.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.52 per cent, while the Topix fell 0.33 per cent. South Korea’s Kospi slipped 0.43 per cent, and the small-cap Kosdaq edged down 0.15 per cent. In contrast, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.1 per cent.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures were at 24,997, indicating a weaker start compared to the previous close of 25,201.76.
Focus will also shift to Indian markets as they reopen after Wednesday’s holiday, with new secondary U.S. tariffs of 25 per cent on Indian shipments taking effect, raising total export duties to 50 per cent.
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