Asia-Pacific stock markets saw mixed trading on Tuesday, influenced by remarks from United States President Donald Trump suggesting a potential deal with Iran could be reached “over the next week.” This optimism was tempered by ongoing regional complexities.
Concurrently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly received advice to disregard Trump’s counsel and proceed with operations against Hezbollah. This development comes despite Iran linking its own ceasefire to a broader truce in Lebanon, highlighting the intricate geopolitical landscape.
Among the region’s key indexes, Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell by 0.80%, or 536 points, by 7:13 am CET, with the dollar stable against the yen at ¥159.72150. South Korea’s Kospi also saw a decline of 1.09%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged down by 0.20% at 7:14 am CET.
In contrast, mainland China’s Shanghai Composite remained flat at 7:00 am CET, while the Shenzhen Composite posted a modest gain of 0.38%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index experienced a significant jump, rising by 1.75% or 444 points by 7:14 am CET.
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