Asian equities opened on a mixed note on Friday morning, September 5, 2025, with early trade reflecting both regional resilience and lingering caution.
India’s GIFT Nifty inched up 0.23% to 24,884.00, suggesting a steady start for domestic equities later in the day.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 0.90% to 42,965.00, buoyed by strength in technology and export stocks. Taiwan’s benchmark also advanced, with the Taiwan Weighted index rising 0.88% to 24,394.68, led by semiconductor gains.
Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 0.26% to 4,307.87, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged up 0.27% to 25,125.00, reflecting cautious optimism despite persistent property sector concerns.
On the downside, South Korea’s KOSPI slipped 0.06% to 3,198.83, while Indonesia’s Jakarta Composite fell 0.24% to 7,867.35. China’s Shanghai Composite weakened early, down 0.34% to 3,752.90, as investors awaited further policy clarity.
The broader Asian market mood at the open was mixed, with Japan and Taiwan leading gains, while Chinese and Indonesian equities weighed on sentiment.
