Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as traders reacted to the Bank of Korea's decision to keep rates steady and President Trump's announcement of tariffs on Brazilian imports and copper.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.4%, while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 0.6%.
Singapore's Straits Times Index reached a new record high, marking its fourth consecutive day of gains.
The Kospi index in Korea rose 1.6%, while other markets like Shanghai, Taiwan, New Zealand, and Australia also saw varying movements.