Asian stock markets show mixed performance
Istanbul, October 28 (Hibya) - Asian stock markets saw predominantly buying activity following gains in US technology stocks. South Korean and Japanese markets advanced, while Hong Kong recorded a decline.
Asian market indexes moved in different directions on Wednesday, October 28. South Korea's Kospi Index surged 5.6 percent, Japan's Nikkei 225 Index gained 1.3 percent, and Taiwan's Taiex Index rose 1.8 percent. Australia's stock market also recorded a modest increase.
AP News Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.7 percent, while mainland China's Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.5 percent. Gains in semiconductor stocks supported South Korean markets. SK Hynix shares climbed 7 percent, while Samsung Electronics shares advanced 8.5 percent.
British News Agency