Global markets today, Aug. 11 -- Asian markets had a mixed start as investors awaited clarity on whether the Aug. 12 deadline for the U.S.-China tariff truce would be extended.

South Korea's Kospi and the small-cap Kosdaq were hovering near the flatline, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.43 per cent. The Reserve Bank of Australia is set to announce its interest rate decision on Tuesday.

Japan' stock market remained closed for a holiday. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 1.85 per cent higher on August 8.

On Friday, August 8, the US benchmark S&P 500 closed on Friday with gains of over 8 per cent for the year, nearing its all-time high, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite hit a record peak. This came as stocks recovered from earlier l...