Asian stocks today: Nikkei, Kospi trade lower amid rebound in crude oil prices (opens original article in a new tab)

Asian markets declined as crude oil prices rebounded, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and S&P 500 e-mini futures both falling slightly.

• Japan's market declined 0.5%
• Nikkei 225 slipped 0.6%
• Brent crude futures gained 0.2% to $78.03 a barrel