The Nikkei is Friday's top mover after gaining 0.9%
“Top Movers” are assets that recorded the highest percentage change compared to their nearest peers. Friday's most active indices are listed below.
Risk-on mood pushes the Nikkei 0.9% higher
Friday's session pointed in the same direction — the Nikkei went up to 29,400 Friday, gaining 0.9%.
The Kospi Composite Index closed at 2,475.42 Friday after 8th straight days of drops
Friday's session continued the recent downtrend: the Kospi Composite Index ended the session around the 2,475.42 level today, after Thursday's 15.58 points decline and close at 2,491.
HANG SENG INDEX closed Friday at 19,627 after four straight days of drops
More of the same from Friday's session: HANG SENG INDEX draws back 0.59% to close at 19,627 Friday.