The Nikkei index closed down 134.99 points on protests against Zero-Covid policies.

Nikkei index, Tokyo stock marketDelete closed today This is because violent protests have taken place against China's strict Zero-Covid policy. This makes investors worried that the supply chain will be disrupted and affect the global economic outlook.

The Nikkei closed at 28,027.84 points, down 134.99 points or -0.48%.

S&P/ASX 200 Australian Stock Market IndexClosed positive today The mining stocks rose to lead the market. After rumors spread that Protests in several Chinese cities may lead to Chinese authorities deciding to relax COVID-19 control measures. or may cancel the use of the zero Covid policy

The S&P/ASX 200 Index closed at 7,253.30 points, an increase of 24.20 points or +0.33%, and the All Ordinaries Index closed at 7,442.00 points, an increase of 23.40 points or +0.32%.

Shanghai Composite Index, China Stock MarketClosed up more than 2%, supported by China's announcement of measures to support the real estate sector. This helps alleviate negative factors from concerns about protests against COVID-19 control measures in China.

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,149.75 points, up 71.20 points or +2.31%.

Hang Seng Index, Hong Kong Stock MarketClosed soaring today After China announced that it would encourage the elderly to get vaccinated against COVID-19. It's a move that health experts see as an important factor in opening up the country.

The Hang Seng Index closed at 18,204.68 points, up 906.74 points or +5.24%.

South Korea Stock Market Composite Indexincreased today After closing negative for 2 consecutive days before, as investors relaxed their concerns about the COVID-19 lockdown policy. China's strict Along with rising expectations that China will eventually reopen the country. The Won has strengthened significantly against the US dollar.

The Korea Composite Stock Market Index (KOSPI) closed at 2,433.39, up 25.12 points, or 1.04 percent.