India, Jan. 25 -- Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Monday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street on Friday, as traders remain cautious and are not taking any significant positions amid the latest geopolitical developments. Concerns of fresh war-threats in the Middle East increase after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a "big force" heading towards Iran. Asian markets closed mostly higher on Friday.

Reportedly, U.S. forces are building up in the Middle East and when asked, Trump confirmed that a "big flotilla" is heading towards Iran.

A latest report showed a bigger than expected improvement in US consumer sentiment. While the US Fed is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its monetary policy later in the...