The Asian markets pared some of their gains but managed to end positive.
The Hang Seng advanced 351 points or around 2% at 21,830. The Nikkei added 72 points to 9,789.
The Shanghai Composite ended flat at 3,164.
The Straits Times and the Seoul Composite were up over 1% each at 2,659 and 1,572, respectively.
The Taiwan Weighted Index increased 45 points to 7,463.
____________________________________________________
(Updated at 1108hrs)
Asian markets have advanced ahead of the US job numbers.
The Hang Seng has advanced 362 points or 2% to 21,841. The Nikkei has moved up 64 points or 1% at 9,781.
The Shanghai Composite Index has added 18 points or 0.5% at 3,172.
The Straits Times and the Seoul Composite are up 1% each at 2,660 and 1,569, respectively.
The Taiwan Weighted Index is up 59 points at 7,476.
____________________________________________________-
(Updated at 0808hrs)
The Asian markets have opened on a bright Note. The Hang Seng has advanced 404 points or 2% at 21,882.
The Nikkei has added 110 points or 1% to 9,828.
The Shanghai Composite Index is up 14 points at 3,170.
The Straits Times and the Seoul Composite have moved up 1% each at 2,664 and 1,570, respectively.
The Taiwan Weighted Index is up 61 points at 7,478.
