Asian markets set for subdued open amid rising global bond yields
Asian markets were set for a muted opening on Monday as investors remained cautious over the continued rise in global bond yields, while lingering Middle East tensions and concerns over inflation further weighed on sentiment.
August 24, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets were set for a muted opening on Monday as investors remained cautious over the continued rise in global bond yields, while lingering Middle East tensions and concerns over inflation further weighed on sentiment. Japan's Nikkei 225 futures pointed to a largely flat start, with the Chicago contract trading at 65,970 and the Osaka contract at 66,010, compared with the index's previo...