Asia markets set to open mixed as investors watch Trump-Xi meeting and Iran tensions

Asian markets were set for a mixed open as investors weighed hotter-than-expected inflation against U.S.-Iran tensions and ongoing U.S.-China trade talks. The backdrop points to a cautious, risk-off tone across regional equities, with inflation and geopolitics likely keeping sentiment volatile.

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Asian markets were set for a mixed open as investors weighed hotter-than-expected inflation against U.S.-Iran tensions and ongoing U.S.-China trade talks. The backdrop points to a cautious, risk-off tone across regional equities, with inflation and geopolitics likely keeping sentiment volatile.