Asia-Pacific Stock Markets React to Wall Street's Performance

Following a positive closure on Wall Street, major stock indexes across the Asia-Pacific region presented a mixed performance this Friday. Investors closely watched as companies like Coinbase and Airbnb released their quarterly financial results, influencing market sentiments.

Market Movements Across Asia

Japan's Nikkei 225 saw a decrease of 0.45% by 2:57 am CET, while South Korea's Kospi Composite enjoyed a 0.36% rise shortly after. Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged by 1.39% at 2:59 am CET. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Composite on the Chinese mainland remained stable, and the Shenzhen Composite increased by 0.25% at 3:00 am CET. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 also experienced a 0.49% gain at 3:01 am CET.

Currency Fluctuations

In currency news, the dollar dipped 0.13% against the yen, trading at ¥152.55150 by 3:02 am CET.