Asian markets open mixed after Wall Street hits fresh records
Asian markets opened mixed on Wednesday, with investors weighing record highs on Wall Street against elevated U.S. bond yields and ongoing geopolitical concerns.
October 07, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets opened mixed on Wednesday, with investors weighing record highs on Wall Street against elevated U.S. bond yields and ongoing geopolitical concerns. Japan’s Nikkei 225 was little changed at the open, while the broader Topix gained 0.18%. South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.57%, while the Kosdaq declined 0.27%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.13%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was down 0.6...