Asian markets trade in red in early deals on Tuesday

18 Nov 2025 Evaluate
Asian markets traded in red in early deals on Tuesday, due to risk aversion in the market followed by weaker-than-expected factory output and retail sales figures from China. Tech sector sell-offs after previous session gains and rising Treasury yields dulled the local indices. Escalating US-China trade rhetoric and Middle East uncertainties raised investor caution. Japan’s Nikkei tumbled near its lowest level since October 24, saddled by intensified Japan–China tensions, and on weaker export business amidst stronger local currency yen. Caution ahead of Nvidia’s quarterly results also pressured investments.

Nikkei 225 tumble by 1,413.91 points or 2.81% to 48,910.00, Straits Times dipped by 24.23 points or 0.53% to 4,519.36, Hang Seng wilted by 438.28 points 1.66% to 25,946.00, Jakarta Composite narrowed by 32.29 points or 0.38% to 8,384.59, Taiwan Weighted jumped by 627.29 points or 2.29% to 26,820.02, KOSPI Index declined by 123.93 points or 3.03% to 3,965.32, Shanghai Composite down by 33.80 points or 0.85% to 3,938.23 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia lower by 10.26 points or 0.63% to 1,617.17.

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