Asian stock markets closed mixed! The Nikkei rose, contrasting with the KOSPI and Hang Seng, as investors awaited US inflation data.
Asian stock markets closed mixed today (September 10, 2569), with Japan slightly higher while South Korea, China, and Hong Kong closed lower. The Hang Seng Index fell more than 1%. Investors continue to monitor rising oil prices amid tensions between the US and Iran, as well as US inflation data, including the Producer Price Index (PPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI), which could affect the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.
Japanese stock market
The Nikkei index closed slightly higher, although the market remained pressured by rising U.S. bond yields and a surge in crude oil prices to their highest level since May amid tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Investors are also watching for U.S. inflation data to be released this week.
- The Nikkei index closed at 65,270.95 points, up 128.17 points or +0.20%.
Chinese stock market
The Shanghai Composite Index fell, pressured by mixed regional investment sentiment, as investors monitored oil price movements and inflation trends following gains in oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East.
- The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,934.40 points, down 17.10 points or -0.43%.
Hong Kong Stock Market
The Hang Seng Index fell more than 1% amid pressure from sluggish Asian market sentiment and concerns over rising energy prices, following Brent crude's surge above $100 per barrel. Investors are also watching US inflation data, which could be a key factor influencing financial markets.
- The Hang Seng Index closed at 24,954.47 points, down 320.49 points or -1.27%.
South Korean stock market
The KOSPI index edged lower as markets faced pressure from rising oil prices and rising U.S. bond yields, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data, both PPI and CPI, to assess the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy outlook.
- The South Korean stock market composite index closed at 7,033.92 points, down 17.72 points or -0.25%.
Reference: www.cnbc.com
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