Most of the Asian markets traded in green in early deals on Friday, mirroring rally in Wall Street overnight followed by optimism over lifting debt ceiling to avert US default. Moreover, upbeat earnings report from Nvidia spurring outlook for semiconductor and AI-related companies, buoyed technological sector stock rally. Japan’s Nikkei advanced to a 33 year high with the increased risk appetite in market and as exports gained with the weaker local currency yen. Meanwhile, the core inflation rate in Japan’s capital, Tokyo, slowed more than expected in May, albeit remained well above the central bank’s target. Bucking the tend, Shanghai curtailed amid geo-political uncertainties and woes over economic rebound of the country. Stock market of Hong Kong is closed for Buddha’s birthday.
Nikkei 225 up 197.33 points or 0.64% to 30,998.46, KOSPI rose by 4.05 points or 0.16% to 2,558.74, Taiwan lifted by 199.01 points or 1.22% to 16,491.01 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI added by 0.41 points or 0.03% to 1,402.89.
On the flip side, Straight times declined by 1.65 points or 0.05% to 3,206.07, Shanghai narrowed by 4.37 points or 0.14% to 3,196.89, Jakarta Composite diminished 0.46 points or 0.01% to 6,703.77.
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