Tokio/Hong Kong/Shanghai/Sydney (dpa -AfX) – Without a clear direction, the most important stock markets in the Far East developed on Friday. The stock exchange in Tokyo – inspired by the jubilation of new alliances in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) – showed a strong constitution. In addition, according to retailers, rates supported the market mood against the most important currencies in the Asia/Pacific region.
On the other hand, concerns about the economic effects of the ongoing US government arrest had acted as a damper, it said. Part of the US government has been paralyzed since Wednesday because Republicans and Democrats could not agree on a transitional budget in the congress. Important economic reports that the US Federal Reserve are using for its monetary policy decisions were also postponed indefinitely. A quick solution has not yet been in sight.
The stock exchanges in South Korea and on the Chinese mainland were closed due to holidays.
The Japanese leading index Nikkei-225 (Nikkei 225) closed with an increase of 1.9 percent at 45,769 points. The strongest industry was the technology values worn by a wave of AI alliances. Investors rely on the billions that are currently flowing into the AI sector will implement themselves in profits and increase the price gains of the Tech shares.
The Australian S&P/ASX 200 (S&P ASX 200) ultimately won 0.5 percent to 8,987 points. In the Chinese special administrative zone Hong Kong, on the other hand, the Hang Seng recently noted at 1.0 percent in the red of 27,023 points.