Tokyo closes lower as Nikkei retreats, while Hong Kong rallies on a split Asia-Pacific session
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Japan under pressure and Hong Kong leading gains. The Nikkei 225 fell -2.8% to 60,459.58, while the Hang Seng jumped +4.4% to 24,559.11. The Kospi dropped -7.3%, the ASX 200 rose +2.7%, and the USD/JPY eased to 157.925. Outside equities, WTI crude slid -5.6%, natural gas surged +9.2%, and gold edged higher, underscoring a session driven by sharp commodity rotation and uneven risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Nov 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Mixed as Nikkei Slips, Hong Kong Rallies, and Commodities Extend a Risk-On Bid
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp split in tone, as Japan’s Nikkei fell more than 3% while Hong Kong surged and Australia advanced. The move came alongside a stronger precious-metals complex, softer crude, firmer natural gas, and a modestly weaker U.S. dollar against the yen and yuan. The session points to a market still balancing growth concerns, policy expectations, and commodity-led rotation. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Nov 2026 01:15 LONDON
