Asian Markets Show Modest Gains Amid Trade Concerns
Asian equities edged higher on Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street’s subdued performance as investors braced for a week packed with earnings reports and economic data. Regional markets largely ignored simmering trade tensions, focusing instead on technical rebounds and sector rotations.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng led gains with a 0.5% advance, while mainland China’s Shanghai Composite wavered NEAR flat territory. South Korean and Australian benchmarks both rose 0.8%, benefiting from selective buying in oversold sectors. The trading session unfolded without Japanese participation due to a local holiday.