Markets opened lower in Hong Kong by 0.8% as tensions remained high due to the pro-democracy protesters. China's shanghai index declined more than 1% as analysts worry about the lack of clarity on the trade deal with US.

Japan's NEKKEI is up 0.16% so far today.

In India the stock markets opened higher by almost 2% adding to the 5% gain of Friday. This is after the huge 'howdy Modi' event in Houston which attended by US President Donald Trump. More than 50,000 people filled up the cowboys stadium in Houston, Texas yesterday for the event.  The two leaders pledged to increase investments and also tackle the threat of 'radical Islamic terrorism' which was a veiled reference to Pakistan which is a known worldwide as a incubator of terrorism. All major US banks increased outlook of Indian markets on the back of reduction in corporate tax announcement of last week. Facebook said they are targeting 1 billion annual revenue from India.