[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin higher in holiday-thinned trade with many markets closed globally on Good Friday
Asian stocks opening higher amidst holiday-thinned trade indicates a lack of directional conviction, as many global markets are closed for Good Friday.
Israeli Home Front reports detection of Iranian missile launches towards central Israel
South Korea and France are to upgrade relations to global strategic partnership
[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin higher in holiday-thinned trade with many markets closed globally on Good Friday
Blackstone (BX) extends data centre buying spree and agrees to take stake in Rowan Digital Infrastructure, according to The Information
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: Osaka Gas (9532 JT) is considering investing in up to five US power plants
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This could reflect pre-holiday positioning rather than genuine strength, suggesting that any price movements may be muted until normal trading resumes. Traders should remain cautious, as liquidity is likely to be thin, increasing potential volatility in response to even minor news developments.
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