The Nikkei having a good day, gaining 1.03%
Today's muted price action is occurring amid mixed market indicators – United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock came out at 14.87 million, while a consensus of analysts was expecting -2.38 million.
“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 index trades up 270.46 points, approximately 1.03% higher going into close in a hour time
Consistent for now — Nikkei got off to a strong start by gaining 270.46 points (+1.03%), only to run out of steam later in the session around 26,480. Currently, the Nikkei is trading around the 26,446 level.
Risk-on mood pushes HANG SENG INDEX 1.02% higher
Yesterday continued on the same track for HANG SENG INDEX — HANG SENG INDEX goes up 1.02% to close at 21,550 yesterday.
The Nasdaq closed yesterday at 10,743, after four straight days of gains
Yesterday's session pointed in the same direction — the Nasdaq ended Monday at 10,636. yesterday it went up to 10,744 only to drop back, yet still managed to close at 10,743.