Asian Markets Mixed: Japan Drops, Hong Kong Gains

Asian stock markets opened the week with a mix of gains and losses, with Japans Nikkei 225 index dropping nearly 2% due to weak factory activity and corporate investment. Oil prices and U.S. stock futures also declined. Despite this, Hong Kongs Hang Seng index and Chinas Shanghai Composite index saw gains. The regions manufacturing activity is closely watched amidst U.S. tariffs, with Japans PMI registering a fifth consecutive month of contraction. Investors await upcoming economic reports and trade tensions impact on market performance. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.