Asia markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains as investors look past government shutdown

Asia markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains as investors look past government shutdown

Skyline of Tokyo, Japan. Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened mostly higher Friday, tracking Wall Street gains as investors shrugged off the U.S. government shutdown. Investors are waiting to see how long the shutdown will last to assess the gravity of its economic repercussions. Historically, government shutdowns in the U.S. have not…

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Nikkei 225, Kospi, Nifty 50

Nikkei 225, Kospi, Nifty 50

Atlantide Phototravel | Corbis Documentary | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to trade higher, tracking Wall Street gains overnight. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was set to open higher after hitting a fresh record high on Thursday. The futures contract in Chicago was at 44,685 while its counterpart in Osaka was at 44,520 against the…

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Trump links autism to Tylenol ingredient acetaminophen during pregnancy

Trump links autism to Tylenol ingredient acetaminophen during pregnancy

In this photo illustration, Tylenol caplets are displayed on Sept. 22, 2025 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Trump administration on Monday drew an unproven link between autism and pregnant women’s use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in one of the world’s most common over-the-counter pain relievers, Kenvue’s Tylenol. Officials warned…

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