Asia-Pacific markets edge higher; China’s industrial profits rise in August
Stocks in Asia-Pacific traded higher on Monday morning, as investors react to Chinese economic data released over the weekend.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 added 0.74% in early trade while the Topix index gained 0.76%. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.98%.
Over in Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 was above the flatline.
Overall, the MSCI Asia ex-Japan index traded 0.1% higher.
Reference: CNBC
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