Asian markets mixed after Wall Street’s record highs

Asian markets were mixed in early trading Thursday, following record closing highs for U.S. stocks in a shortened trading day.

The rally follows a slight easing of trade tensions between the U.S. and China after they agreed to refrain from new tariffs pending a new round of negotiations. That has relieved some pressure on markets, though the trade war still overshadows the global economic outlook.

Japan’s Nikkei












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