Asia-Pacific stock markets trade mostly lower
Istanbul, October 20 (Hibya) - Most major indices in Asia-Pacific markets recorded declines, while India's Nifty 50 index bucked the trend with gains. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell by 1.16 percent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index lost 0.95 percent.
Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region saw a broad decline in indices. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index dropped 0.32 percent to 8,817.80 points, while Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.16 percent to 64,165.58 points.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index declined 0.95 percent to 23,956.93 points, while China's Shanghai Composite index slipped 0.08 percent to 3,727.754 points.
In contrast to the negative trend across regional markets, India's Nifty 50 index rose 0.65 percent to 23,146.15 points.
British News Agency
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