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Asian markets mixed: Japan and South Korea rose on policy clarity and tech gains; China and Hong Kong dipped amid economic concerns.
Asian stock markets showed mixed results Monday, with Japan and South Korea rising on central bank policy clarity and tech sector strength, while China and Hong Kong edged lower amid ongoing economic concerns.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 1.5% after the Bank of Japan announced a gradual plan to reduce its ETF holdings, easing market fears.
South Korea’s KOSPI climbed 0.9%, supported by Samsung’s surge after securing approval to supply AI chips.
In contrast, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined for a third day as investors took profits in tech stocks, while mainland Chinese indices were flat.
Global sentiment was influenced by U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, progress in U.S.-China talks, and upcoming economic data, with investors cautiously watching policy shifts and geopolitical developments.
Los mercados asiáticos fueron mixtos: Japón y Corea del Sur subieron debido a la claridad de las políticas y las ganancias tecnológicas; China y Hong Kong se hundieron en medio de preocupaciones económicas.