Asia-Pacific markets set to mostly open higher as investors await details of U.S.-Ukraine talks

By Amala Balakrishner

Asia-Pacific markets set to mostly open higher as investors await details of U.S.-Ukraine talks

Ulsan city skyline from the Hamwolru Pavilion. People can enjoy beautiful cityscape for free. Ulsan, South Korea.

Asia-Pacific markets are set to mostly open higher Monday as investors await details of talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, after the U.S.-Russia summit concluded without a ceasefire.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was set to start the day higher with futures tied to the benchmark at 8,843, compared with the index's Friday close of 8,983.60.

Japan Nikkei 225 was set to open lower, with the futures contract in Chicago at 43,545 while its counterpart in Osaka last traded at 43,370, against the index's last close of 43,378.31.

Futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index stood at 25,214, pointing to a stronger open compared with the HSI's last close of 25,270.07.

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