The Nikkei is leading the way, gaining 1.78%
Today's muted price action is occurring amid mixed market indicators – Initial Jobless Claims in United States fell short of market expectations (235,000) with a reading of 261,000, continuing the decline from the previous figure of 233,000.
“Top Movers” are assets that recorded the highest percentage change compared to their nearest peers. The currently most active indices are listed below.
The Nikkei is trading around 32,200, up by 1.78%
Nikkei went up to 32,269 only to drop back some of the way and is now trading around 32,200 as it reaches the end of the trading session.
The Kospi Composite Index | Up 1.06% to 2,638.55 yesterday
Wednesday ended at 2,611; during yesterday's session the Kospi Composite Index rallied above 2,639.73 for the first time in 1 year, gaining 27.55 points and closing at 2,638.55. Having soared to a high of 2,615.6 approximately 2 days ago, the Kospi Composite Index is now trading 0.18% lower.
The Nasdaq | Closed +1.02% at 13,239
The Nasdaq is on a 10 day bullish run gaining 620.73 points (6.04%). Yesterday continued on the same track for the Nasdaq — with a daily low of 13,100, the Nasdaq closed yesterday at 13,239, after ending Wednesday at 13,100 and gaining 138.52 points (1.02%).