Asian Markets Open Lower as Japan and South Korea Shares Dip at the Bell
Deep News
9 hours ago
Japan's benchmark Nikkei index started Tuesday's trading session with a decline of 0.6%, opening at 64,768.53 points, as weakness in retail and metals shares weighed on the market. Meanwhile, South Korea's KOSPI composite index also slipped at the open, falling 0.2% to 7,038.85 points, reflecting a cautious tone across the region.
Both indices faced early pressure amid mixed sector performance, with Japanese retailers and metal producers leading the pullback, while the broader sentiment in Seoul remained subdued as investors digested the initial trading data.
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