Asian Stocks Mixed After Trump Announces 'Very Good' Iran Meeting
Asian stock markets were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials at the UN General Assembly. The meeting was described as 'very good' by Trump.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 0.9% to 7,080.92, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 1.1% to 24,821.84.
Oil prices fell following the news of the meeting, which was seen as a positive development in relations between the two countries.