Asian markets rise as South Korean stocks lead regional gains
Asian stock markets opened in positive territory on Tuesday, with South Korean equities leading regional gains as improving investor sentiment on Wall Street and easing oil prices supported risk appetite.
August 04, 2026 (MLN): Asian stock markets opened in positive territory on Tuesday, with South Korean equities leading regional gains as improving investor sentiment on Wall Street and easing oil prices supported risk appetite. South Korea's Kospi climbed 1.46%, while the small-cap Kosdaq surged 3%, making it the strongest-performing major market in the region. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 advanced 0.7%, while the broad...