Stocks in the Asia-Pacific mostly rose on Tuesday as the Bank of Korea held interest rates at 3.5%, in line with expectations. South Korea’s central bank held rates for the second consecutive time as the nation grapples with an inflation rate of 4.2%.
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Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed on Friday as shares in Hong Kong led losses among the region’s major markets.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 dumped 182.8 points, or 0.6%, to 29,611.57.
The Japanese yen traded at 113.78 per U.S. dollar, stronger .
Hong Kong, Asia Mostly Rise Advertisment Stocks in Asia-Pacific mostly rose on Thursday after the S&P 500 nudged higher to a record closing high overnight.
The Nikkei 225 lost 21.81 points, or 0.1%, Thursday to 29,708.98.
The Japanese yen traded at 109.47 per U.S. dollar, stronger than levels above 110.5 against the greenback seen early this week.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index regained 333.27 points, or 1.2%, to 29,008.07.
The Australian dollar changed hands at $0.7627, having seen an earlier low of $0.76.
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In Singapore, the Straits Times index fell 9.36 points, or 0.3%, to 3,186.40
In Korea, the Kospi index added 5.85 points, or 0.2%, to 3,143.26.
In Taiwan, the Taiex index hiked 111.08 points, or 0.7%, to 16,926.44.
Asia Recovers on China PMI Data Advertisment Stocks in Asia-Pacific rose on Monday, as data releases showed China’s manufacturing activity growth slowing in February.
The Nikkei 225 rebounded from Friday’s selloff, gaining 697.49 points, or 2.4%, to 29,663.50.
The Japanese yen traded at 106.56 per U.S. dollar, weaker than levels below 105.6 against the greenback seen last week.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng regained 472.36 points, or 1.6%, to 29,452.57.
Shares of CNOOC listed in the city, however, dropped 1.08%. That came after the New York Stock Exchange announced Friday that it will commence delisting proceedings against CNOOC following an update to an executive order signed by former U.S. President Donald Trump in November.
Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed on Wednesday as investors monitored bond yields following a recent rise.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 shed 175.56 points, or 1.3%, to 30,467.75.
Japan’s exports rose 6.4% in January as compared with a year earlier, .