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Global markets today: Nikkei, Kospi trade mix on Trump's 30% tariffs on European Union and Mexico

Global markets today: Nikkei, Kospi trade mix on Trump's 30% tariffs on European Union and Mexico

Mint14-07-2025
Global markets today: Asian markets open on a mix note on Monday as investors react to the 30% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on the European Union and Mexico over the weekend.
Japan's Nikkei 225 had slipped 0.33 per cent, while the broader Topix index edged lower by 0.21 per cent.
In South Korea, the Kospi gained 0.22 per cent, and the small-cap Kosdaq rose by 0.19 per cent.
Meanwhile, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index dipped 0.1 per cent. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index remained unchanged on Monday, July 14.
(This is a developing story)
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