Asian stock markets and dollar rise as US election in focus
Published On Nov 5, 2024, 8:16 PM
Asian stock markets experienced gains as investors anticipated the results of the US presidential election, which is expected to have significant economic implications for Asia. The Nikkei 225 in Japan rose by approximately 1%, while Australia's ASX 200 increased by 0.8%. In the US, major indexes also saw gains. Analysts suggest a potential for fluctuations in markets, particularly affecting the US dollar and Chinese stocks, depending on the election outcome, with particular attention on trade policies that could change significantly depending on who wins.