Asian stock markets opened mixed this Monday, with gains in China and Hong Kong offset by declines in Japan and South Korea. Investors balanced optimism from improved Chinese manufacturing data with caution over technology shares and upcoming US economic releases.
China and Hong Kong strengthen
China’s main indices opened positively. The Shanghai Composite rose about 0.3%, supported by improved factory activity figures, while the CSI 300 continued its August rally. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng jumped around 2%, driven by strong liquidity flows and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-linked stocks.
Weak start for Japan and South Korea
Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped between 1% and 1.6% as technology shares faced pressure, mirroring global sector weakness. South Korea’s KOSPI also fell, down between 0.5% and 1.4%, with chipmakers leading losses.
India opens higher
Indian equities showed resilience. The Nifty 50 opened above 24,500, up 0.38%, while the BSE Sensex gained more than 300 points to 80,113. Strong domestic demand and continued foreign inflows underpinned sentiment.
Australia and Southeast Asia softer
The Australian ASX 200 edged lower by about 0.5%, dragged by energy and mining stocks. Indonesia’s benchmark slipped 0.7% amid political uncertainty, while New Zealand stocks gained around 0.5%.
Outlook for the day
Regional performance reflects diverging economic drivers: China’s policy support and factory recovery are lifting local sentiment, while Japan and Korea remain exposed to global tech volatility. With European markets set to open later today, attention will turn to how Asia’s mixed start shapes global trading momentum.
REFH – Newshub, 1 September 2025
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