Asian markets mixed amid profit-taking

Asian equities closed a choppy session as investors took profits following recent gains driven by optimism over the US-Japan trade deal and ongoing US-China negotiations, as well as continued enthusiasm for AI-related stocks.

Major indices:

• Tokyo: Nikkei 225 -0.91%

• Shenzhen: +0.98%

• Hong Kong: -0.86%

• Seoul: +0.15%

• Mumbai: -0.70%

• Sydney: -0.49%

Forex & Bonds:

The euro traded flat against the yen (+0.08%), the Chinese yuan (+0.01%) and the Hong Kong dollar (+0.01%). The 10-year Japanese government bond yield stood at 1.60%, while the Chinese 10-year yield was at 1.74%.