{"id":43784,"date":"2025-09-25T11:35:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T11:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quickassetsmarket.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/25\/asian-stocks-end-mostly-flat-nikkei-climbs-0-27-nifty-slips-0-6\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:35:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T11:35:31","slug":"asian-stocks-end-mostly-flat-nikkei-climbs-0-27-nifty-slips-0-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quickassetsmarket.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/25\/asian-stocks-end-mostly-flat-nikkei-climbs-0-27-nifty-slips-0-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Asian stocks end mostly flat: Nikkei climbs 0.27%, Nifty slips 0.6%"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Asian equities finished Thursday\u2019s session largely flat as enthusiasm from recent AI-driven gains cooled and expectations for aggressive US interest rate cuts diminished. <\/p>\n

Investors weighed concerns over a slowing US labour market and persistent inflation while awaiting fresh data, including jobless claims and the Federal Reserve\u2019s preferred inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index.<\/p>\n

Hong Kong pauses after tech-led surge<\/h2>\n

Hong Kong shares slipped after early gains, with the Hang Seng Index closing down 0.1% at 26,484.68 following a nearly 500-point rally on Wednesday. <\/p>\n

The Hang Seng Tech Index rose 0.9%, but profit-taking weighed on heavyweight names. <\/p>\n

Alibaba lost 1.2% after hitting a four-year high in morning trade, Haier Smart Home declined 4.8%, Hang Seng Bank fell 3.1%, and Bank of China shed 2.5%.<\/p>\n

Losses were partly offset by strength in Zijin Mining Group, which jumped 5.1% on higher copper and gold prices. <\/p>\n

Xiaomi rose 4.5% and JD.com advanced 3.5%. <\/p>\n

China’s CSI 300 Index gained 0.6% while the Shanghai Composite was little changed.<\/p>\n

Japan gains ahead of inflation report<\/h2>\n

Japanese markets edged higher after minutes from the Bank of Japan\u2019s July meeting suggested policymakers remain open to future rate hikes if conditions permit. <\/p>\n

The Nikkei average climbed 0.27% to 45,754.93, while the Topix rose 0.47% to 3,185.35. <\/p>\n

Bond yields eased, with the 40-year yield dropping to a one-month low following strong demand at auction. <\/p>\n

Traders now await Tokyo\u2019s inflation reading on Friday for further policy signals.<\/p>\n

Other regional markets<\/h2>\n

South Korea\u2019s Kospi ended marginally lower at 3,471.11 amid ongoing tariff concerns. <\/p>\n

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said in an interview that South Korean investment projects in the US remain stalled until visa-related issues are resolved.<\/p>\n

In Australia, equities finished modestly higher after a volatile session. <\/p>\n

Copper miners advanced on surging metal prices, offsetting weakness in banks and gold producers.<\/p>\n

Indian equities extended their losing streak to a fifth straight session on September 25, with both benchmark indices ending in the red. <\/p>\n

The Sensex fell 555.95 points, or 0.68%, to close at 81,159.68, while the Nifty slipped 166.05 points, or 0.66%, to settle at 24,890.85, dropping below the 24,900 mark.<\/p>\n

Tata Motors, Trent, Shriram Finance, TCS, and Power Grid were among the major laggards on the Nifty. <\/p>\n

US economic data later today<\/h2>\n

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned earlier this week that there is \u201cno risk-free path\u201d in setting policy, noting that easing too quickly could reignite inflation, while waiting too long risks damaging labour market gains.<\/p>\n

His remarks were echoed by other Fed officials in separate appearances, all stressing that future rate moves will hinge on incoming economic data.<\/p>\n

The comments weighed on sentiment across financial markets, with investors turning cautious ahead of key releases. <\/p>\n

Weekly jobless claims figures and the final reading of second-quarter GDP are due Thursday and are expected to provide fresh clues on the Fed\u2019s next steps.<\/p>\n

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