Asian markets showed mixed performance today, influenced by a pullback in US tech stocks. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.5%, while Singapore's Straits Times Index edged up 0.2%. Investors remain cautious about the global economic outlook.
SINGAPORE, Feb 24, 2026 – Asian stock markets displayed a mixed performance today, primarily influenced by the overnight pullback in US technology stocks. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.5% to 16,520 points, while Japan's Nikkei 225 edged up 0.3% due to a weaker yen. Singapore's Straits Times Index saw a marginal gain of 0.2% to 3,180 points. Investors are weighing global inflation data, the monetary policy paths of major central banks, and geopolitical risks. Malaysia's FBM KLCI also felt the impact of regional sentiment, unable to escape the cautious tone. Analysts suggest that in the absence of fresh catalysts, regional markets might continue to trade within a range in the short term.
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