Asian markets turns to green, gold down

All the major Asian indices were trading on a higher note on Tuesday. Gold was trading around $1,654 mark while silver was trading around $16.95 mark.

Japan’s Nikkei was trading 0.85 pct higher at 19,800.50 points.

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was trading 2.4 pct higher at 5,899.30 points.

South Korea’s kospi was trading 0.17 pct higher at 1,957.50 points.

Hong Kong’s Hang seng was trading 1.57 pct higher at 25,432.50 points.

Taiwanese stock was trading around 0.16 pct lower at 10,960.44 points.

Indian markets will remain close in observance of Holi Festival.