Global Markets Today: Nikkei 225, Kospi still falls straight for the second day in the midst of Trump tariffs

Global Markets Today: Asian markets mostly dropped for the second session on Wednesday, despite overnight profits on Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.17 percent, while the Topix fell by 0.3 percent. South Korea’s Kosspi dropped 0.17 percent, and the small-headed capital Kosdaq fell 0.16 percent. In contrast, the S&P/ASX 200 of Australia increased by 0.23 percent. Futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was at 25,626, indicating a higher opening compared to the previous closure of 25,524.92. The Indian stock market will remain closed on Wednesday on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Indian markets will remain in focus tomorrow, as new US rates come into effect, with the country now facing additional duties of up to 50% on exports to the US, the escalation of the Trump administration in response to the significant import of Russian energy. (This is a developing story) Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations above are those of individual analysts or brokerage companies, not coin. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making investment decisions.