Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday after a volatile trading week around the world.
U.S. stocks — which are expected to open lower on Monday — have been on a roller-coaster ride since the start of the month given uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies — and their impact on the superpower’s growth and inflation.
Investors were particularly keeping a watch on the shares of steel manufacturers ahead of U.S. 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which will kick off this Wednesday.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 led gains in Asia, rising 0.24% in choppy trade. The broader Topix index, meanwhile fell 0.26%, reversing course from earlier gains. The country’s cash earnings rose 2.8% year-on-year in January, slowing from December’s revised 4.4% climb.
South Korea’s Kospi added 0.47%, while the small-cap Kosdaq increased 0.53%.
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.24% in its last hour, after closing at a six-month high in its previous session.
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