Asian markets mix, Gold back above $1280

Major Asian indices are trading on a mix note on Tuesday morning. On the other side, Japanese Yen hovers around 109.00 marks against US dollar and Gold gains in early and trading back around $1280.

Japan's Nikkei 225 index rallied 0.90% to 16,615.47 points.

Shanghai composite index to open flat at 2,850.93 points.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was trading 0.15% lower at 19,855.10 points in early hours.

South Korea's Kospi index was trading 0.09% lower to 1,966.99 points on Monday.

Taiwan stocks open up 0.2 pct at 8,081.89 points.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index traded 0.50% higher at 5,385.60 points on Monday morning in Sydney.