Asia-Pacific Markets Show Mixed Responses

Following a significant sell-off on Wall Street, major stock indices across the Asia-Pacific region presented a mixed performance on Tuesday. This comes as US investors resumed trading after the Easter break, amidst ongoing trade discussions and political uncertainties.

Trade Talks and Political Tensions Influence Market Sentiment

Despite Washington's efforts to finalize trade deals with major partners, market sentiment was notably affected by President Donald Trump's recent comments targeting the Federal Reserve chief. This has added a layer of uncertainty to the already volatile market conditions.

Regional Market Performances at a Glance

Japan's Nikkei 225 saw a slight decrease of 0.18%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng experienced a modest gain of 0.41%. South Korea's Kospi dropped by 0.14%, contrasting with mainland China's Shanghai Composite which rose by 0.43%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 also faced a minor decline of 0.08%.

Currency Movements

In currency markets, the dollar weakened against the yen, trading 0.54% lower at 140.1175.