Asian Markets Follow Wall Street Lower; Hang Seng -0.6%, Nikkei 225 -0.4% (Jan 26, 2026)

Asian stock markets opened lower Tuesday, tracking a mixed U.S. session. The Hang Seng Composite fell 0.6% to 26,543.59, while the Nikkei 225 dipped 0.4% to 38,210.79. Tokyo's Topix closed 0.2% higher at 2,346.85. London's FTSE 100 opened 0.3% higher at 7,852.41, contrasting regional sentiment. The broader sell-off reflects cautious risk appetite ahead of key U.S. economic data releases later in the session.