[MARKET UPDATE] Nikkei 225 opens weaker (-0.4%), following on from Thursday's losses, as USD/JPY holds onto Thursday's losses; KOSPI starts Friday on the frontfoot (+0.3%)

Nikkei 225 opens weaker (-0.4%), following on from Thursday's losses, as USD/JPY holds onto Thursday's losses; KOSPI starts Friday on the frontfoot (+0.3%)

The Nikkei 225's weaker opening suggests ongoing investor caution, likely influenced by recent losses and currency movements, particularly in USD/JPY, which could signal broader risk-off sentiment. In contrast, the KOSPI's positive start may imply some regional divergence in risk appetite, possibly driven by local factors. Traders should watch for any emerging trends in these indices as further economic data and geopolitical developments unfold.