
Asian indexes mostly higher tracking Wall Street gains; geopolitical tensions simmer
Asian stock indexes rose on Monday, influenced by Wall Street gains and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Gold and silver prices hit record highs as demand for safe-haven assets increased amid concerns over U.S. interest rate cuts. Japan's markets were closed for a holiday, while China's index climbed 0.75%, led by tech and clean energy stocks. Hong Kong's index gained 0.86%, but India's fell 0.56% due to foreign outflows. Australia's index rose 0.56%, supported by strong household spending. U.S. stock futures dipped as geopolitical tensions persisted and the DOJ investigated the Federal Reserve.

