Asian stocks open higher, gold records new lifetime highs
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Published: Apr 14, 2025, 05:20 IST | Updated: Apr 14, 2025, 05:20 IST
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Asian markets started the week on a high as investors digested shifting global cues and signs of slowing momentum in key economies. Japan’s Nikkei led regional gains with a 2.0% rise, lifted by strength in tech and energy stocks. South Korea’s Kospi inched up by 0.5%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged despite concerns about consumer demand.
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