Most Asian Pacific stock indices closed this trading week in the green zone. The major reason for the increase is considered to be Friday’s US retail sales report, which came out positive and reassured the markets.
As of the end of the Asian trading session, the situation looks as follows:
· MSCI Asia Pacific: +0,5% up to 136,02
· Nikkei 225 : +1,5%.
· &P/ASX 200 : +1,8%.
· Hang Seng: -0,4%.
· Kospi: -0,8%.
The chart below, courtesy of , reflects the current state of affairs in the market of Nikkei 225:
