Asian markets settled higher on Monday after China and the United States touted substantial progress on their trade talks. They had agreed a 90-day pause to the deepening trade war that has threatened to upend the global economy. The United States would reduce the tariff on Chinese imports to 30% from its current 145%, while China would lower its import duty on American goods to 10% from 125%. Market sentiments also boosted following the ceasefire between India and Pakistan over the weekend.
| Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
| Shanghai Composite | 3,369.24 | 27.24 | 0.81 |
| Hang Seng | 23,549.46 | 681.72 | 2.89 |
| Jakarta Composite | -- | -- | -- |
| KLSE Composite | -- | -- | -- |
| Nikkei 225 | 37,644.26 | 140.93 | 0.37 |
| Straits Times | -- | -- | -- |
| KOSPI Composite | 2,607.33 | 30.06 | 1.15 |
| Taiwan Weighted | 21,129.54 | 214.50 | 1.02 |
