Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Asian equities followed the footsteps of US stocks, primarily influenced by a decline in big tech companies. South Korea’s KOSPI index fell by 1.71%, opening at 2,624.18, while Australia’s index dropped 1.19% to 7,537 after nearing record highs. In the US, the S&P 500 closed down by 0.57%, while the Nasdaq Composite plummeted by 1.63%. Conversely, the Dow Jones Industrial Average displayed a minor rise. Oil prices retreated due to softened expectations of rate cuts and reduced concerns over Red Sea supply disruptions. Gold also experienced a slight 0.2% drop amidst wavering global equities.