Asian markets opened with mixed performance on Friday, with investor sentiment influenced by trade optimism and geopolitical concerns.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.4%, buoyed by upcoming U.S.–China trade discussions expected to take place in Switzerland over the weekend. The positive outlook helped lift sentiment across Northeast Asia.
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India’s Sensex and Nifty 50 opened sharply lower, with the Sensex dropping 1,366 points to 78,968 and the Nifty 50 falling over 300 points. The declines were driven by escalating tensions with Pakistan, overshadowing global market positivity.
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China’s Shanghai Composite edged slightly lower, continuing a cautious trend seen since the start of the year.
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Europe expected to open higher on easing trade friction
European markets are forecast to open positively, following news of a trade framework agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. The pan-European STOXX 600 index has recently climbed 3.44%, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment after months of trade strain.
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Wall Street rally likely to extend after tariff relief
U.S. markets closed higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 up 0.6%, the Dow Jones adding 254 points, and the Nasdaq rising 1.1%. Investors reacted positively to trade deals and easing tariff risks. The announcement of a U.S.–UK trade deal and scheduled U.S.–China talks over the weekend have bolstered optimism.
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