Asia markets start the day lower amid weak tech cues and China trade data

Asian equity markets opened the session on a cautious note as weak global technology stocks and softer-than-expected Chinese export numbers weighed on sentiment. Japan’s Nikkei dropped over 2 %, South Korea’s KOSPI slipped around 1.4 %, and India’s Nifty 50 futures were down ahead of the domestic open. Investors cited concerns over stretched tech valuations and renewed worries about growth in China, prompting flows toward safe-havens such as the Japanese yen and long-dated U.S. Treasuries. Regional markets appear to be consolidating after recent gains and await fresh catalysts.