Mar 19, 2025 (Baystreet.ca via COMTEX) --
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday, following declines on Wall Street after a selloff in technology stocks picked up pace.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index dipped 93.54 points, or 0.3%, to 37,751.88.
The Bank of Japan held interest rates steady at 0.5%, in line with expectations, as the central bank weighed the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index gained 30.57 points, or 0.1%, to 24,771.14.
Gold prices hit a record high, with the precious metal trading at $3,039.12 U.S. late in the afternoon Singapore time.
In other markets
The CSI 300 in mainland China added 2.45 points, or 0.1% to 4,010.17.
In Taiwan, the Taiex index dumped 310.84 points, or 1.4%, to 22,960.83.
In Singapore, the Straits Times index moved up 13.34 points, or 0.3%, to 3,908.31
In Korea, the Kospi grew 16.28 points, or 0.6%, to 2,628.62
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 fell 30.92 points, or 0.3%, to 12,045.93.
In Australia, the ASX 200 slid 32.16 points, or 0.4%, to 7,828.25.
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