Asian markets mixed, oil prices retreat from recent highs
Asian markets traded mixed on Monday, with Japan’s Topix advancing while major benchmarks across Japan, South Korea and Australia recorded losses.
October 26, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets traded mixed on Monday, with Japan’s Topix advancing while major benchmarks across Japan, South Korea and Australia recorded losses. Oil prices also declined after surging to their highest levels since April last week, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. Japan’s broader Topix index gained 0.37%, while the benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 0.2%....