By CryptoNewsHub | [Europe] — 09:17am CET — November 24, 2025

Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region opened the week on a positive note, with major indexes trading higher as investors positioned themselves ahead of key inflation data expected from Japan and South Korea later this week.

Trading in Tokyo was muted due to the Japanese Labor Thanksgiving Day, which kept the Nikkei 225 closed for the session. However, optimism prevailed elsewhere in the region. South Korea’s Kospi index edged up 0.15% by 7:09 am CET, reflecting cautious confidence ahead of upcoming consumer price figures that could influence the Bank of Korea’s policy outlook.

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 delivered a stronger performance, closing 1.29% higher as resource and financial stocks supported the broader market. On the Chinese mainland, benchmarks posted moderate gains, with the Shanghai Composite up 0.33% and the Shenzhen Composite rising 0.64% by 7:11 am CET, signaling sustained investor appetite despite ongoing concerns about domestic demand and global growth risks.

Hong Kong equities led regional advances, with the Hang Seng Index jumping 1.94%, buoyed by renewed interest in technology and property-linked shares. The move suggests improving sentiment toward Chinese-linked assets following weeks of subdued trading.

Currency markets also reflected the cautious optimism. The Japanese yen strengthened slightly, gaining 0.14% against the US dollar to trade at ¥156.61600 by 3:13 am CET, as traders balanced expectations for inflation data and potential shifts in monetary policy.

With inflation figures from Japan and South Korea set to be released in the coming days, market participants remain alert for signals that could shape central bank decisions and influence regional risk sentiment in the near term.

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