Asian stock markets kicked off the day on a positive note, with key indices in Japan and Hong Kong posting impressive gains. The Nikkei 225 in Japan rose by 802.30 points or 2.12%, closing at 38,672.56, continuing its upward trend as investors responded to global optimism and recovery signals. The index hit a high of 38,701.22 and a low of 38,240.65 during today’s trading session.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also witnessed a positive performance, gaining 324.24 points or 1.70% to settle at 19,453.34. The Hang Seng saw an intraday high of 19,495.23 and a low of 19,176.58, as tech and finance sectors continued to lead the market higher.
This robust performance in Asian markets aligns with broader global market optimism, driven by easing inflation concerns and potential policy shifts from central banks.
