The Times of India

Asian stocks today: Markets trade in red as gold tumbles; HSI trims over 500 points, Kospi down 3%

Asian markets opened February with a downturn, mirroring Wall Street's volatility. Precious metals saw significant losses, with gold and silver experiencing sharp declines. The yen weakened as the dollar strengthened, influenced by shifting expectations of Federal Reserve policy under potential new leadership. Investors await key economic data and central bank decisions globally.