Asia markets open under pressure as global tech slump deepens

Asian markets opened on 7 November 2025 under pressure as a global technology sell-off and weak trade data from China sapped investor risk appetite. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell ~2% in early trade, while South Korea’s KOSPI slipped ~1.4%. China’s export figures disappointed, adding to the slump in Asian equities. External headwinds such as U.S. tech valuations and global growth concerns are limiting upside and prompting cautious posture among regional investors. India’s market-open cues also reflected the cautious tone from Asia.