Kospi, Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index
An electronic quotation board displays the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo stock Exchange in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2025.
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Asian markets opened lower on Tuesday as investors assessed the uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. Meanwhile, Wall Street indexes reached new highs driven by optimism in the tech sector.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 opened 0.52% lower, while South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.32% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was down 0.67%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures indicated a lower opening compared to the previous close.
President Donald Trump expressed indifference towards the potential breakdown of peace talks with Iran, stating that he was not concerned about the negotiations. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures declined, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down by 0.2%.
Despite rising oil prices, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted gains on Wall Street, with Nvidia leading the tech sector higher. All three major indexes reached new all-time highs and closed at record levels.
— CNBC’s Sarah Min and Lisa Kailah Han contributed to this report
