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Asia-Pacific Markets Rally Ahead of U.S. Policy Clarity

1/20/2025

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Asia-Pacific markets climbed as investors anticipated clarity on U.S. policies following Donald Trump's inauguration.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index surged by 1.76%, while China's CSI 300 saw a 0.45% increase.
The People's Bank of China held lending rates steady at 3.1% and 3.6%.
Japan's Nikkei 225 and Topix rose by 1.17% and 1.19%, respectively.
South Korea's Kospi dipped 0.14%, contrasting with a 0.41% gain in the Kosdaq.

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Story summary

Asia-Pacific markets climbed as investors anticipated clarity on U.S. policies following Donald Trump's inauguration.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index surged by 1.76%, while China's CSI 300 saw a 0.45% increase.
The People's Bank of China held lending rates steady at 3.1% and 3.6%.
Japan's Nikkei 225 and Topix rose by 1.17% and 1.19%, respectively.
South Korea's Kospi dipped 0.14%, contrasting with a 0.41% gain in the Kosdaq.