Global markets today, July 21 -- Asian markets showed a mixed trend on Monday, with investors closely monitoring the People's Bank of China's upcoming decision on the 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates for July, along with recent trade-related developments.

South Korea's markets opened on a positive note, with the Kospi index rising 0.45 per cent, while the Kosdaq remained unchanged.

Meanwhile, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 benchmark also traded flat. Japanese markets were shut due to the Marine Day public holiday.

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