Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index started down 0.80% at 24121.40. As of 10:55 a.m., the Nikkei Stock Average stood at ¥61,659.92, up ¥411.33 from the previous day. The dollar-yen pair was around ¥159.68.
The Hang Seng Index in the Hong Kong market was down 0.80% from the previous day at the start of trading, standing at 24121.40 and down 194.52 from the previous day. Asian stocks showed a subdued tone in morning trading. The Nikkei Stock Average then opened in the Tokyo market up approximately ¥414 from the previous day, and as of 10:55 a.m. was at ¥61,659.92, up ¥411.33.
In the foreign exchange market, the dollar-yen pair was trading around ¥159.68. Against this backdrop, the Japanese and Hong Kong stock markets showed contrasting movements in their initial trading.
As a market indicator, the Nikkei made a firm start, while risks in Asian markets and currency movements were attracting investors' attention.