
Profit-Taking, Geopolitics Dent Asian Stock Markets

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Asian stock markets declined on April 17, 2026, as traders took profits following recent rallies and assessed the impact of geopolitical tensions and oil price uncertainties. The Nikkei 225 fell 1.8% after reaching all-time highs, while the Hang Seng Index dropped 0.9%. Other regional exchanges, including South Korea's KOSPI and Taiwan's TWSE, also experienced losses. The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index decreased by 0.9%.

