Asian markets: Nikkei declines 1.87%, Hang Seng up 0.73%, Shanghai gains 1.22%, KOSPI flat at 0.05%

Asian markets witnessed mixed performances today as major indices showed varying trends. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped by 1.87% to close at 38,469.58, reflecting concerns over economic data. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose by 0.73%, settling at 19,011.66, driven by gains in financial and technology stocks.

China’s Shanghai Composite recorded a solid gain of 1.22%, ending at 3,199.18, buoyed by optimism around industrial production. South Korea’s KOSPI remained steady with a slight increase of 0.05%, closing at 2,490.89, supported by tech sector resilience.

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Data as on January 14, 2025, 8:25AM

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