Asian Markets Show Mixed Performance Over Week, Friday Trading Session

19:25; 09 October 2026 year

### Asian Markets Wrap: Weekend Closing Performance The Asian markets closed the week and Friday trading session with the following performance: - Nikkei 225: +0.2% - Hang Seng: +1.8% - ASX 200: +0.6% - Nifty 50: +1.2% ### Key Asian Stock Exchanges - **Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)**, Japan: Market capitalization of over $4.5 trillion, benchmark index Nikkei 225. - **Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)**, China: Largest in Asia with a market capitalization of $5 trillion. Foreign investors access the market through Hong Kong intermediaries. - **Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx)**: Market capitalization of over $3 trillion, key hub for Chinese securities and a bridge to Western markets. - **Korea Exchange (KRX)**, South Korea: Market capitalization of $2 trillion, benchmark index KOSPI. - **Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)**, India: Market capitalization of $2 trillion, main indicator BSE 100. ### Trading Hours Asian stock exchanges open at 3:00 AM and close at 1:00 PM Moscow time. ### Overview by Dr. Alexey Grishchenko This market overview was presented by Dr. Alexey Grishchenko, professor of Operational and Sectoral Management at the Higher School of Management, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation.

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