Asian equities traded with a mixed tone in early Wednesday session, with gains seen across Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, while mainland Chinese indices struggled for direction.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 Index advanced 0.20% to 50,943.42 JPY, supported by strength in blue-chip and export-oriented stocks. The TOPIX Index gained 0.95% to 3,353.25 JPY, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market Index climbed 0.96% to 1,727.14 JPY. The TOPIX 100 Index also moved higher by 0.99%, reflecting broad-based buying momentum.
In contrast, mainland Chinese markets traded lower, reflecting investor caution amid persistent concerns around domestic growth. The SSE Composite Index edged down 0.04% to 4,001.02 CNY, while the Shenzhen Component Index slipped 0.18% to 13,264.72 CNY. The SZSE Composite Index was lower by 0.38%, and the CSI 1000 Index fell 0.66%, extending losses in smaller-cap counters.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong markets opened firm, tracking gains in global peers. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.84% to 26,921.73 HKD, with the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index advancing 0.89%. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 0.39%, while the Hang Seng China 50 Index added 0.70%, indicating renewed investor interest in select large-cap and tech names.
In South Korea, the KOSPI Index climbed 0.84% to 4,140.83 KRW, supported by gains in semiconductor and financial stocks.
Asian markets update (as of 7:36 AM IST):
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Nikkei 225 (Japan): up 0.20% at 50,943.42
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TOPIX (Japan): up 0.95% at 3,353.25
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Hang Seng (Hong Kong): up 0.84% at 26,921.73
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Hang Seng TECH Index: up 0.39% at 5,947.45
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KOSPI (South Korea): up 0.84% at 4,140.83
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SSE Composite (China): down 0.04% at 4,001.02
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Shenzhen Component Index (China): down 0.18% at 13,264.72
The overall sentiment across Asia remained cautiously optimistic, with markets responding to mixed global cues and awaiting fresh economic data from major economies later this week.
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