Asian Stock Market Today

Published by

Nidhi Kolhapur

July 16, 2026

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Asian markets traded mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 falling 2.6% as higher bond yields weighed on equities. Chinese benchmarks also declined, reflecting ongoing concerns over economic growth and the property sector. In contrast, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index gained 2.13% and Taiwan’s TAIEX rose 2.61%, supported by selective buying in technology shares. Investors are balancing pressure from rising yields against continued demand for AI-related and large-cap technology stocks, while monitoring regional economic developments.

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