Asian markets open lower following Wall Street chip selloff
Asia equity markets traded lower on Friday, following a technology-led decline on Wall Street as renewed weakness in semiconductor stocks dampened investor sentiment.
July 17, 2026 (MLN): Asia equity markets traded lower on Friday, following a technology-led decline on Wall Street as renewed weakness in semiconductor stocks dampened investor sentiment. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.6%, while the broader Topix index slipped 0.3%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 eased 0.2%, whereas South Korean markets remained closed for a public holiday. Hong Kong futures also pointed to a weaker start,...