Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as Japan spending misses expectations; Hong Kong closes due to typhoon
Publishing timestamp: 2024-09-06 00:11:52
Summary
Japan's household spending data for July rose less than expected, leading to concerns about the economy. Markets in Asia-Pacific mostly fell as investors awaited U.S. jobs report. Japan's Nikkei 225 and Topix both closed lower, while Seven & i Holdings fell after rejecting a takeover offer. Hong Kong markets were shut due to Super Typhoon Yagi. Mainland China's CSI 300 traded at a seven-month low. U.S. markets also fell, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average declining.
Sentiment: MIXED
Tickers: .AXJO, ATD-CA, .HSI, .KS11, .N225, .IXIC, .SPX, .DJI,
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/06/asia-markets.html