Asian markets open: Nikkei falls 0.41%, Sensex set for a strong rebound
Friday, 29 August 2025 () A profound divergence is splitting global markets on Friday, as a powerful record-setting rally on Wall Street fails to inspire a cautious Asia. Instead of following Americaβs lead, the region is charting its own turbulent course, with markets being whipsawed by a potent cocktail of local economic data, political scandals, and high-stakes diplomatic maneuvers. Overnight, [β¦]