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Shares in Asia rise in early trade despite falls in the US Shares in Shanghai and Hong Kong up on stimulus hopes
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Shares in Asia were rising in early trade on Thursday, despite US shares closing lower after disappointing retail sales data. Shares in mainland China and Hong Kong were up sharply in afternoon trade on hopes that Beijing will introduce new stimulus measures to boost the country's slowing economy.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei index was up 0.89% at 18,049.58 in mid-morning trade after initially opening lower. In China, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was up 2% at 22,909.49.
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.31% at 5,213.40, even after disappointing unemployment numbers which showed 5,100 jobs were lost in September. At the same time, the benchmark Shanghai Composite closed up 2.32% at 3,338.07.
Economists had predicted a gain of 9,600 jobs. Analysts said investors were hoping for new stimulus moves after disappointing economic data from China this week.
"There seem to be considerable expectations of further economic stimulus, which could mitigate some of deflationary pressures," said analysts Gerry Alfonso from Shenwan Hongyuan Securities.
Elsewhere in Asia
Japan's benchmark Nikkei index closed up 1.15% at 18,096.90 boosted by speculation the US Federal Reserve will put off raising rates for the moment.
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.63% at 5,230 points, even after disappointing unemployment numbers which showed 5,100 jobs were lost in September. Economists had predicted a gain of 9,600 jobs.
However, Australia's unemployment rate held steady at 6.2%.However, Australia's unemployment rate held steady at 6.2%.
In China, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was up 0.69% at 22,607.08. The only benchmark index to fall was the Shanghai Composite, which was down 0.2% at 3,255.48. After closing lower on Wednesday, South Korea's benchmark Kospi index closed up 1.18% at 2,033.27.
After closing lower on Wednesday, South Korea's benchmark Kospi index was higher, up 0.9% at 2,027.6.