Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei Extends Breakout, Hong Kong Slips, and Commodities Send Diverging Signals
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 adding to its recent surge while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell sharply and South Korea’s Kospi outperformed. The session also featured a weaker WTI crude price, firmer precious metals, and a softer USD/CNY, while USD/JPY pushed higher. The cross-asset picture points to a market still balancing growth optimism, currency pressure, and commodity-led sector rotation. [Continue Reading]
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