Asia-Pacific Markets React to Wall Street's Positive Close

Following a higher close on Wall Street, Asia-Pacific markets presented a mixed bag of performances this Thursday. The trading atmosphere was influenced by United States President Donald Trump's commitment to securing a "fair deal" with China, sparking varied reactions across the region.

Market Performances Across the Region

South Korea's Kospi saw a decline of 0.51%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped by 0.31%. In contrast, Japan's Nikkei 225 enjoyed a significant jump of 1.08%. Mainland China's Shanghai Composite edged up by 0.28%, with the Shenzhen Composite remaining flat. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 also climbed by 0.66%.

Currency Movements

The dollar weakened against the yen, trading 0.58% lower, which translated to a selling price of 142.61500 yen.