China leads gains in Asia markets with Aussie shares holding near 2-year highs; Japan falls
Publishing timestamp: 2023-12-28 02:42:06
Summary
The article discusses the rally in Asia stocks, with China and Hong Kong leading the way. Australia shares closed near two-year highs, while Japan's Nikkei 225 ended down. The article also mentions the performance of U.S. stocks and provides insights on the property market in Hong Kong and retail sales in Japan. It briefly mentions the preference for bonds over equities and highlights AstraZeneca's acquisition of Gracell Biotechnologies. The article also mentions oil prices and the potential impact of inflation on interest rates. Lastly, it mentions Apple's small win in its patent battle with Masimo.
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