Asian markets trade mixed amid escalating Middle East tensions
Asian markets opened on a mixed note on Monday as investors assessed escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and looked ahead to a busy week of corporate earnings.
July 20, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets opened on a mixed note on Monday as investors assessed escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and looked ahead to a busy week of corporate earnings. South Korea's Kospi fell 0.74% at the open, while the Kosdaq declined 1.66%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.34%, whereas Japanese markets remained closed for a public holiday. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures edge...