Asian equities traded with mixed performance as investors digested Wall Street’s recovery, fueled by optimism over economic resilience. Despite positive cues from U.S. markets, concerns over global growth and ongoing monetary policy tightening kept regional gains in check.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged higher, supported by strong corporate earnings, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng retreated, weighed by tech sector losses. In China, equities wavered as investors assessed policy signals amid lackluster economic data. Meanwhile, Australia’s ASX 200 remained steady, reflecting balanced sentiment in the region. The broader uncertainty suggests that markets remain cautious despite the recent rebound in the U.S.