Most Asia-Pacific Stock Markets Rise at Noon, Nikkei 225 Index Surges 2.39%
As of 11:30 on February 13, most Asia-Pacific stock markets rose, with the Nikkei 225 Index leading the way with a 2.39% surge to 37,787 points. Heavyweight stocks in Japan also saw significant increases, with Tokyo Electronics rising nearly 12%, SoftBank Group climbing nearly 8%, and RECRUIT seeing a rise of more than 8%. Additionally, Sony and Mitsubishi Corporation rose more than 3%.
Meanwhile, the Korea Composite Index rose 1.06% to 2,648.07 points, with SK Hynix, Kia Motors, and Celltron all experiencing gains of nearly 4%. Samsung Biologics and KB Financial Group also rose more than 3%.
Australia’s S&P 200 index, on the other hand, remained largely unchanged at 7613.90 points, while New Zealand’s NZX50 index fell 0.38% to 11,713.06 points.
These market movements come amidst ongoing global economic volatility due to the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions.
It is important to note that investment decisions should be made carefully and with consideration of potential risks and market fluctuations. The information provided in this article serves for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice.
Source: Jiemian News.