Asian stock markets are mixed on Wednesday despite the record highs overnight on Wall Street amid continued optimism over potential coronavirus vaccines and revived U.S. stimulus talks.
The Australian market slipped into negative territory after a positive start following the record highs overnight on Wall Street and as data showed Australia has emerged from recession.
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index is declining 23.10 points or 0.35 percent to 6,565.40, after rising to a high of 6,616.00 earlier. The broader All Ordinaries Index is down 24.00 points or 0.35 percent to 6,788.20. Australian stocks closed notably higher on Tuesday.
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September 11, 2026 16:26 ET Consumer prices data was the main news on the economic front in the U.S. this week. In Europe, the latest interest rate decision from the European Central Bank was the focus along with the revised second quarter economic growth data for the euro area. In Asia, the monthly foreign trade data from China drew attention.