Asian Markets Respond Positively to US-Japan Trade Developments

Following optimistic remarks from United States President Donald Trump regarding "big progress" in trade talks with Japan, major stock exchanges across the Asia-Pacific region experienced notable gains on Thursday. This positive momentum was further supported by key economic data releases from Japan and Australia.

Key Economic Indicators Boost Market Confidence

Japan reported a significant trade surplus, while Australia unveiled its latest unemployment figures, contributing to the upbeat market sentiment. These developments have played a crucial role in bolstering investor confidence across the region.

Regional Market Highlights

In mainland China, the Shanghai Composite edged up by 0.08%, closely followed by the Shenzhen Composite's 0.26% increase. Hong Kong's Hang Seng led the charge with a 1.55% surge, while South Korea's Kospi Composite advanced by 0.69%. Meanwhile, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 and Japan's Nikkei 225 rose by 0.59% and 0.81%, respectively. The dollar also saw a 0.45% increase against the yen, trading at 142.50300.