Asian markets traded mixed following a volatile week in global equities. China's consumer inflation fell below zero for the first time in 13 months, with the consumer price index declining 0.7% in February, compared to a 0.5% gain in January. The Nikkei traded higher by 0.54%.
Asian markets traded lower as yields on long-term Japanese government bonds surged to levels last seen during the 2008 financial crisis. The Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai indices declined by 1.69%, 0.86%, and 0.18%, respectively
Asian markets traded higher as Wall Street rallied overnight following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to postpone tariffs on certain automakers. The Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai indices gained 0.82%, 1.83%, and 0.38%, respectively.
Asian markets traded higher as investors evaluated China's growth and inflation targets, though escalating global trade tensions and U.S. tariffs weighed on sentiment. The Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai indices gained 0.24%, 2.37%, and 0.12%, respectively.