ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a green day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 376.21 points or 1.21% to 31,524.22 Shanghai increased 25.43 points or 0.79% to 3,230.07 Hang Seng increased 733.03 points or 4.02% to 18,949.94 ASX 200 increased 34.30 points or 0.48% to 7,145.10 Kospi increased 32.19 points or 1.25% to 2,601.36
ASIA: High prices are starting to put pressure on small and midsize businesses in Japan, forcing a record number of them into bankruptcy as the country lags behind the West in passing along the increased costs to customers. Fiscal 2022 saw 463 companies file for bankruptcy over rising prices or an inability to pass
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 93.20 points or -0.33% to 28,564.37 Shanghai decreased 65.77 points or -1.95% to 3,301.26 Hang Seng decreased 321.24 points or -1.57% to 20,075.73 ASX 200 decreased 31.80 points or -0.43% to 7,330.40 Kospi decreased 18.71 points or -0.73% to 2,544.40
The NYSE will close on Monday, April 10, in honor of Easter Monday. Market Talk will resume on Tuesday, April 11. We wish all who celebrate a happy Easter holiday. ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a green day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 45.68 points or 0.17% to 27,518.31 Shanghai increased 15.02 points