Asian markets live, Nov 10, 2025: Nikkei up 1.1%, KOSPI index rises 2.7%, Hang Seng gains 0.5%, while Shenzhen and Straits Times slip

Gift Nifty futures were trading at 25,644, up 50 points or 0.20%, indicating a mildly positive opening for Indian equities on Monday, November 10, 2025. Gains across Asian peers and easing U.S. shutdown concerns are likely to support early market sentiment.

South Korea’s KOSPI saw sharp gains on Monday, led by mid-cap momentum stocks. Lotte Energy Materials soared 23.33%, Kolon Mobility Group climbed 18.32%, and Hankook Tire & Technology advanced 16.72%. Hankook & Company rose 14.43%, while HS Hyosung added 11.44%, driving strong sector-wide optimism across industrials and materials.

Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.05% to 50,802.43 in early trade on optimism that the U.S. government shutdown may soon end, lifting global investor sentiment. The improved risk appetite drove gains across key sectors including technology and exporters, with traders also encouraged by stable monetary signals from the Bank of Japan.

Singapore’s Straits Times Index declined 0.68% to 4,461.75, weighed down by losses in key banking and engineering stocks. DBS Group Holdings fell 1.01%, Singapore Technologies Engineering dropped 1.07%, while OCBC Bank rose 3.43% and Singtel gained 2.89%, partly offsetting the decline. Market sentiment remained mixed amid cautious regional trade and profit-booking in financials.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index gained 0.48% to 26,367.47, supported by strength in major tech and energy stocks. Tencent Holdings rose 1.66%, PetroChina climbed 2.23%, and Alibaba Group added 0.69%, boosting overall sentiment. The recovery in heavyweight counters helped offset broader market caution amid lingering concerns over China’s economic outlook.

China’s Shenzhen Component Index declined 0.51% to 13,335.07, pressured by weakness in battery and optical component stocks. Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) fell 1.27%, and Zhongji Innolight dropped 3.51%, while BYD gained 1.02%, lending partial support. Investors remained cautious amid mixed signals on China’s industrial output and policy outlook.

South Korea’s KOSPI advanced 2.70% to 4,060.33, lifted by gains in major technology and auto stocks. SK hynix climbed 3.79%, Samsung Electronics added 1.12%, and Hyundai Motor rose 1.89%, leading the upward momentum. Optimism over semiconductor demand recovery and strong foreign inflows supported the broader market rally.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index climbed 1.09% to 50,826.76, lifted by strong gains in technology and industrial names. Mercari, Inc. surged 13.76%, Olympus Corp. advanced 10.29%, while Tokyu Fudosan Holdings, UBE Corporation, and Tokyo Electron rose between 4% and 6%, driving the index higher. Improved risk sentiment and optimism in export-oriented sectors supported early trade momentum.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index advanced 1.10% to 50,830.64, gaining 554 points in early trade. The rally was supported by stronger global cues and renewed investor appetite for risk, with technology and export-oriented stocks leading the gains.

07:25 AM IST | Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.53% to 4,468.38, dragged lower by declines in banking and energy shares. Regional peers’ strength failed to offset local profit-booking pressure.

07:25 AM IST | Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 0.58% to 26,393.56, recovering from early weakness. Gains in tech and property stocks helped lift sentiment despite ongoing concerns over China’s property sector recovery.

07:25 AM IST | The Shenzhen Component added 0.18% to 13,428.85, supported by buying in industrial and renewable energy stocks. Market participants remained watchful ahead of upcoming Chinese macro data releases.

07:10 AM IST | The Shanghai Composite edged up 0.08% to 4,000.71. Gains were modest as investors remained cautious amid mixed economic signals, though selective buying was seen in infrastructure and energy counters.

07:24 AM IST | South Korea’s KOSPI jumped 2.69% to 4,059.96, led by robust gains in chipmakers and financial stocks. The rally follows upbeat export data and expectations of policy stability from the Bank of Korea.

07:24 AM IST | Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 1.05% to 50,802.74, gaining 526 points in early trade. Strong performance in technology and auto stocks drove the index higher, reflecting renewed investor optimism after last week’s consolidation.