Stock in the Asia Pacific region traded mixed as investors reacted to the results of the United States Presidential election, which confirmed a second term for former President Donald Trump. With his victory still fresh, markets are uncertain about the potential impacts of his renewed policies, particularly on trade and tariffs.
Traders are also awaiting China's upcoming trade balance data
At 3:52 am CET, the Australian S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.24%, as Hong Kong's Hang Seng and South Korea's Kospi Composite added 0.90% and 0.23%, respectively. In mainland China, the Shanghai Composite increased by 0.16% at 3:55 am CET, with the Shenzhen Composite up by 0.72% a minute later. The dollar traded 0.09% lower against the yen to go for ¥154.4280 at 3:55 am CET and Japan's Nikkei 225 went down by 0.40% at 3:35 am CET.
