Mixed performance in Asian stock markets
Istanbul, November 5 (Hibya) - Stock indices across Asia-Pacific markets moved in different directions amid selling pressure on technology shares and the impact of the US midterm elections. Stock markets in Japan and South Korea declined, while Chinese and Hong Kong markets recorded gains.
Japan's Nikkei 225 Index fell 1.42 percent to 62,188.63 points, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index declined 0.59 percent to trade at 8,834.50 points. South Korea's Kospi Index also dropped 3.5 percent, weighed down by selling in technology stocks. Taiwan's TAIEX Index lost 1.6 percent.
Meanwhile, gains prevailed in Chinese markets. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 2.16 percent to 3,686.17 points, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index advanced 1.67 percent to reach 23,919.50 points. India's BSE Sensex Index also recorded a 0.50 percent increase.
Across regional markets, investors closely monitored investment expectations in the artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors. The potential impact of the US midterm election results on regulations and investments affecting technology companies also remained a key focus for investors.
British News Agency
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