Tokyo opens with a risk-on surge in Korea and Japan, while Hong Kong lags as commodities split
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp divergence, led by a powerful rally in Seoul and a strong advance in Tokyo, while Hong Kong slipped and mainland China was little changed. The move came alongside a jump in natural gas, firmer gold, a weaker yen and softer oil, underscoring a session shaped by rate expectations, commodity rotation and currency moves. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei Slumps, Hang Seng Slides, and Energy Prices Jump
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, but the tone was defensive. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and the Hang Seng both fell sharply, while South Korea’s Kospi and Australia’s ASX 200 managed gains. In commodities, WTI crude surged and natural gas spiked, while gold, silver, platinum, and palladium all weakened. The moves point to a market balancing higher energy costs, softer precious metals, and uneven risk appetite across the region. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
