Global Markets Today: Nikkei 225, Kospi falls on Trump's comments on China

Global Markets Today: Asian markets mostly declined on Tuesday and reflected Wall Street losses, as investors responded to US President Donald Trump’s remarks about China. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 0.56 percent, although the Kosdaq index contracted 0.36 percent. In Japan, both the Nikkei 225 and the Topix fell 0.54 percent, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 traded slightly lower in early transactions. Market participants also evaluated the meeting between the South Korean and US presidents, which discussed details on the framework of last month’s trade agreement, which imposes 15 percent rates on South Korean exports to the US (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.