Mixed performance across Asian stock markets
Istanbul, November 12 (Hibya) – Stock markets in Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan advanced on buying interest in semiconductor and artificial intelligence companies, while Hong Kong's market ended the trading day lower.
Asian stock markets mostly closed higher on Wednesday, November 11. Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 1.31 percent to 61,248.59 points, while South Korea's Kospi index gained 2.60 percent to reach 5,375.36 points.
China's Shanghai Composite index climbed 0.46 percent to 3,680.64 points, while the Shenzhen Component index advanced 1.32 percent to 11,389.74 points. Taiwan's Taiex index surged 3.62 percent, closing at 44,257.15 points.
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index increased 0.27 percent to 9,153.20 points, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index declined 0.98 percent to 24,315.92 points.
Gains across regional markets were driven by buying activity in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related stocks. However, stronger-than-expected US inflation data heightened concerns about interest rate hikes, limiting market gains.
British News Agency
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