Asian markets mixed as investors weigh US midterm results; Kospi jumps 1.5%, Nikkei falls
CNBC-TV18 1 hr ago·4 Nov 2026, 1:27 am
Asian equity markets ended the session with mixed signals. South Korea’s Kospi rallied about 1.5%, leading the region, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped roughly 1.5% after the market reopened from a holiday. The divergence came as investors digested the latest US mid‑term election results and the prospect of a Democratic sweep of Congress, which could reshape fiscal and regulatory policies.
For Indian retail investors, the moves matter because US political outcomes often influence global risk appetite, currency flows, and commodity prices that affect Indian exporters and import‑dependent sectors. Weakness in US futures and lingering uncertainty over US‑Iran peace talks added a cautious tone, tempering the optimism from the Kospi’s gain.
Going forward, market participants will watch the final composition of the US House and Senate, any concrete developments in the Iran negotiations, and upcoming macro data releases for clues on whether the risk‑off sentiment will deepen or give way to a more bullish stance.
Excerpt from CNBC-TV18
Published On Nov 4, 2026 | 06:56 IST Last Updated On Nov 4, 2026 | 06:57 IST South Korea's Kospi leads regional gains, while Japan's Nikkei 225 declines 1.55% after reopening from a holiday. Investors assess the possibility of a Democratic sweep of Congress and its implications for US policy, while weakness in US…Read the original at CNBC-TV18
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