New Delhi, 28 April (H.S.): Asian markets rose on Monday as investors anticipated new stimulus measures from China and updates on U.S. trade talks. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.82%, while the broader Topix index climbed 1.11%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index increased by 0.42% to 22,072.35, and South Korea’s Kospi index started 0.32% higher, with the Kosdaq edging up 0.29%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced by 0.44% in early trading.
China’s finance minister, Lan Fo’an, announced plans for more proactive macroeconomic policies to achieve growth targets and support global economic stability. A press conference with Chinese officials is scheduled for later today. Investors are also focused on U.S. trade negotiations, following reports about President Trump’s tariffs plan.
In U.S. markets, futures dipped slightly ahead of a busy earnings week, with all major indexes posting gains last week. The S&P 500 closed up 0.74%, the Nasdaq gained 1.26%, while the Dow rose 0.05%. Notably, this week will feature Q1 GDP data and key economic indicators before the Federal Reserve’s policy decision on May 7.
In India, the Sensex and Nifty 50 are set for a strong opening, tracking global market gains, with Gift Nifty indicating a positive start.
Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
