Asian markets open mixed ahead of big tech earnings
Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of a busy earnings calendar and continued to assess geopolitical developments alongside elevated oil prices.
July 21, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of a busy earnings calendar and co ntinued to assess geopolitical developments alongside elevated oil prices. Japan led regional gains, with the Nikkei 225 rising 0.8% and the Topix advancing 0.86% in early trade. South Korea's Kospi edged up 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Kosdaq slipped 0.72%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 dec...