Asian markets experienced a downturn on Friday, mirroring Thursday’s mixed global cues. Investor caution prevailed as initial optimism from China-US trade talks waned. Shanghai, Nikkei, and Hang Seng indices declined, while South Korea’s Kospi showed a slight increase. US markets saw modest gains amid uncertainty over trade tensions, with the S&P 500 nearing its record high. Post navigation Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for May 16, 2025 Infosys staff gets bonus letters; most employees get just 50% payout, some receive 70%