17 Oct 2025 | 3 Mins Read
Asian Stocks Decline Amid Trade Tensions
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Asian markets opened lower, mirroring US losses, due to banking sector concerns and trade tensions. Key indices: Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.36%, Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 1%, and South Korea's Kospi edged down 0.48%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index futures stood at 25,862, below the previous close of 25,888.51.