Asian markets trade mixed in early deals on Monday

19 Jan 2026 Evaluate
Asian markets traded mixed in early deals on Monday, due to global trade tensions stemming from the US tariff threats against European countries. President Trump threatened to impose escalating tariffs from February 1 on several European countries, linked to demands that the US be allowed to buy Greenland. Investor sentiments saddled after China’s Q4 GDP growth showed a dip to its lowest pace in three years, reflecting persistent softness in domestic demand. Japan’s Nikkei retreated ahead to the Bank of Japan’s policy decision this week, where rates are expected to maintain unchanged.

Nikkei 225 down by 465.17 points or 0.86% to 53,471.00, Straits Times dipped by 20.75 points or 0.43% to 4,828.35, Hang Seng lower by 249.96 points 0.93% to 26,595.00, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI index slipped by 2.32 points or 0.14% to 1,710.42

On the flip side, Taiwan weighted added 201.68 points or 0.64% to 31,610.38, KOSPI Index increased by 45.71 points or 0.94% to 4,886.45, Jakarta Composite widened by 6.80 points 0.07% to 9,082.21 and Shanghai Composite up by 5.27 points or 0.13% to 4,107.18.

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