November 12, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets traded mixed
on Thursday, with Japan’s equities edging higher while South Korean and
Australian stocks remained under pressure amid volatile regional trading.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged up in choppy trading, while the
broader Topix index advanced 0.62%. South Korea’s Kospi slipped 0.35%, while
the small-cap Kosdaq index declined 0.66%.
Meanwhile, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.31%, according
to CNBC.
Futures indicated a mixed start across the region, with
Nikkei 225 futures trading at 61,760 in Chicago and 62,020 in Osaka, compared
with the previous close of 61,248.59. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures stood at
24,107, below the index’s previous close of 24,315.92.
Investor sentiment was also affected by developments
surrounding Nvidia, whose shares plunged more than 9% in after-hours trading
following reports concerning a possible leadership change involving CEO Jensen
Huang.
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