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ASIA STOCKS: Asian Equities Mixed, Tech Outperforms Following Strong Earnings

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  • Asian markets are mixed today, reflecting both global influences and regional developments. Japan's equities are lower with the Nikkei 225 and Topix falling about 0.70% amid concerns over the upcoming election and speculation that the ruling coalition may lose its majority, which could impact fiscal policy. Investors also remain focused on the upcoming BoJ meeting next week and Tokyo’s October inflation data, which showed a slowing inflation rate of 1.8%, slightly easing concerns ahead of the general election.
  • South Korea's KOSPI is 0.60% higher today buoyed by tech stocks, as SK Hynix continues to move higher post strong earnings. The market benefited from tech gains in the US, with Tesla shares jumping 22%, pushing the Nasdaq 100 higher overnight.
  • Australia's ASX 200 edged up 0.40%, supported by a stable global market and strong earnings from Tesla, which lifted overall sentiment. Wisetech jumped 22% following news the CEO will not be leaving the company but will move into a different role following allegations of poor behavior.
  • China equities remains under pressure, with concerns about deflationary risks and calls for more fiscal support to counter the property market downturn, as highlighted by the IMF. 
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  • Asian markets are mixed today, reflecting both global influences and regional developments. Japan's equities are lower with the Nikkei 225 and Topix falling about 0.70% amid concerns over the upcoming election and speculation that the ruling coalition may lose its majority, which could impact fiscal policy. Investors also remain focused on the upcoming BoJ meeting next week and Tokyo’s October inflation data, which showed a slowing inflation rate of 1.8%, slightly easing concerns ahead of the general election.
  • South Korea's KOSPI is 0.60% higher today buoyed by tech stocks, as SK Hynix continues to move higher post strong earnings. The market benefited from tech gains in the US, with Tesla shares jumping 22%, pushing the Nasdaq 100 higher overnight.
  • Australia's ASX 200 edged up 0.40%, supported by a stable global market and strong earnings from Tesla, which lifted overall sentiment. Wisetech jumped 22% following news the CEO will not be leaving the company but will move into a different role following allegations of poor behavior.
  • China equities remains under pressure, with concerns about deflationary risks and calls for more fiscal support to counter the property market downturn, as highlighted by the IMF.