Asian markets open: Japan’s Nikkei falls 1.16% on tariff threat; Sensex to open up

Asian stock markets presented a mixed picture at Wednesday’s open, with Japanese equities notably declining after US President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on Japan. In contrast, Singapore’s market surged to a new record high, while investors across the region digested recent comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Indian benchmarks, including the Sensex, […]