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Asian markets wary of fresh terror threat Asian markets wary of fresh terror threat
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Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday as investors remained cautious over fears of fresh terror attacks in Europe. Asian markets were mixed, with sentiment affected by fears of fresh terror attacks in Europe.
US shares lost earlier gains after a football game in Germany was called off following a bomb threat just two hours before it was due to start. US shares shed earlier gains on Tuesday after a football game in Germany was called off following a bomb threat just two hours before it was due to start.
Investors were also wary ahead of the outcome of the Bank of Japan's two-day policy meeting that started on Wednesday after negative growth data. Media reports that separate Air France flights from the US to Paris were diverted as a security precaution also affected confidence.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.8% to 19,786.39 points. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed up 0.1% at 19,649.18 points.
The Japanese economy fell into another recession in the third quarter, government data showed on Monday. Japanese investors were also wary ahead of the outcome of the Bank of Japan's two-day policy meeting, which started on Wednesday.
Economists are expecting more stimulus from the government and central bank to boost growth, but most do not expect new measures to be announced this week. Data released on Monday showed the Japanese economy fell into another recession in the third quarter.
Meanwhile, Toshiba shares fell 0.5% after local media reported that the Japanese securities watchdog is likely to recommend a $60m (£39m) fine for the electronics maker for inflating its profits over the past seven years. Economists are expecting more stimulus measures from Japan's government and central bank to try to boost growth, but most do not expect new measures to be announced this week.
Rest of Asia Meanwhile, Toshiba shares fell 0.7% after local media reported that the Japanese securities watchdog is likely to recommend a $60m (£39m) fine for the electronics maker for inflating its profits over the past seven years.
Chinese shares traded flat with the Shanghai Composite at 3,604.07 points, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was up 0.1% at 22,286.21. House prices rise
Government data that showed home prices had stabilised in September after more than a year of declines had little impact on the markets. Chinese shares traded flat with the Shanghai Composite at 3,606.49 points, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index dipped 0.1% to 22,250.62.
Government data that showed home prices in China had stabilised in September after more than a year of declines had little impact on the markets.
New home prices rose 0.1% in October from a year ago, after a 0.9% drop in September.New home prices rose 0.1% in October from a year ago, after a 0.9% drop in September.
In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 index was down 0.4% to 5,095.80 after data showed that wage growth remained at its slowest pace in at least 16 years in the third quarter. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 index closed up 0.3% at 5,133.1 despite data showing that wage growth remained at its slowest pace in at least 16 years in the third quarter.
Annual wage growth held at 2.3%, matching the lowest reading since the Australian Bureau of Statistics started compiling the data in 1998.Annual wage growth held at 2.3%, matching the lowest reading since the Australian Bureau of Statistics started compiling the data in 1998.
South Korea's benchmark Kospi index was up 0.4% to 1,970.75. Lower commodity prices also hit the stocks of mining giant BHP Billiton, with its shares down nearly 3%.
South Korea's benchmark Kospi index finished flat at 1,962.88.