Stock Market Live Updates: Asian stocks under pressure amid China’s economic focus

Asian stocks under pressure amid China’s economic focus

Asian stocks faced downward pressure as investors refocused on China’s efforts to address its economic challenges. Japanese equities showed limited movement on Tuesday, with traders seeking new cues after a US market holiday. The Nikkei 225 index declined by 0.37% (121.23 points) to 32,812.17, while the broader Topix index dropped 0.48% (11.29 points) to 2,362.56. In South Korea, stocks opened lower due to unexpectedly rapid inflation in August, driven by higher energy prices, potentially prompting the central bank to consider further tightening policies. The KOSPI Composite Index is down 5.07 points at 2,579.96. – Agencies