Riyadh: Asian stock markets closed today's trading session with most indices showing instability, affected by anticipation ahead of the release of earnings results from US technology companies. Asian stocks demonstrated mixed performances as investors remained cautious.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Japanese stocks were mixed in today's trading, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 Index falling 0.04% to 62,337.37 points after fluctuating between gains and losses. The broader TOPIX Index, however, rose 0.33% to 3,976.55 points, indicating a slight divergence in market sentiment within Japan.

In Seoul, the benchmark KOSPI Index of Korean stocks fell to 5,547.77 points. The decline reflects investor concerns and the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming earnings reports of major US tech companies. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Composite Index of Chinese stocks also decreased by 0.5%, adding to the region's overall mixed performance.

Market analysts are closely watching these developments, as the earnings results from US technology companies are expected to have significant implications for global markets. Investors remain on the edge, awaiting further cues from the US to gauge the potential impact on Asian markets.