BANGKOK (AP): Asian shares are steady in quiet Good Friday trading after Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years thanks to the Federal Reserve's titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus crisis.
Many regional markets were closed for Easter weekend holidays. Japan's Nikkei 225 index advanced, gaining 0.8% to 19,326.78. In South Korea, the Kospi jumped 1.3% to 1,859.60. Shares also rose in Taiwan and Malaysia. But the Shanghai Composite index lost 1%, to 2,798.07.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!