Asian markets open mixed following Wall Street rally
Asian markets were poised for a mixed start to trading on Thursday as investors assessed persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East alongside expectations of fresh US economic data that could shape the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook
July 16, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets were poised for a mixed start to trading on Thursday as investors assessed persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East alongside expectations of fresh US economic data that could shape the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 was expected to open lower, with Chicago futures indicating a level of 67,890 compared with Wednesday's close of 68,7...