Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Asia’s markets had a diverse opening on Friday following US stock and bond weakness due to robust labour market indicators dampening hopes for rate cuts. Japanese stocks started marginally higher, boosted by a weaker yen favouring exporters, with eyes on forthcoming US job data. The Nikkei 225 climbed by 0.30%, while the broader Topix index gained 0.48%. Australian equities saw a slight uptick, but Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index declined by 1.08%, showcasing market disparities. In the US, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell, contrasting the modest gains in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
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