Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed following Wall Street’s rally; Nikkei down over 1000 points, Kospi adds 0.2%

Asian shares traded mixed as Japan’s Nikkei and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined, while Shanghai’s Composite saw a slight increase. This followed US President Trump’s assurances over ties with China, aiming to avoid economic depression. Despite market volatility and concerns about expensive valuations, particularly in AI, investors await upcoming earnings reports from major US companies.