Asia-Pacific Markets Mostly Higher Amid Trade Talks Optimism

Major stock market indexes in the Asia-Pacific region traded mostly higher on Tuesday, buoyed by optimism surrounding potential new trade deals. United States President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of reaching agreements this week, sparking positive sentiment across the region.

Market Movements Across the Region

While Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi were closed for holidays, other markets showed varied performances. The US dollar remained stable against the yen, trading at ¥143.82550 at 4:14 am CET. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 experienced a slight decline of 0.17% by 4:15 am CET.

In contrast, mainland China's markets saw gains, with the Shanghai Composite rising by 0.52% and the Shenzhen Composite increasing by 1.25%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng also enjoyed an uptick, climbing 0.54% or 120 points by 4:18 am CET.