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Asian stock markets opened lower on May 13. According to Odaily, Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell by 338.00 points, or 0.54%, to 62,404.57 points. Meanwhile, South Korea's KOSPI index dropped by 136.02 points, or 1.78%, to 7,507.13 points.

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Asian Markets Open Lower on May 13

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Japan's core inflation rate remained at 1.5% in April, below the Bank of Japan's target for the third month. This decline is attributed to fuel subsidies countering rising raw material costs. Analysts expect the Consumer Price Index to rise as oil prices increase and the yen weakens, pressuring the Bank of Japan to consider interest rate hikes. The bank kept its benchmark rate at 0.75% but noted the need to manage potential inflation increases and plans to raise rates once geopolitical risks diminish.

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Japan's Core Inflation Rate Remains Below Target for Third Consecutive Month

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The Nikkei 225 index closed down 632.54 points, or 1.06%, at 59,284.92 on Thursday, April 30. The South Korean KOSPI index closed down 93.03 points, or 1.39%, at 6,597.87 on Thursday, April 30. (Jinshi)

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Japanese and South Korean stock markets closed lower.

Asian stocks showed mixed results on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 slipping 0.7% after the Bank of Japan held interest rates steady at 0.75%. The KOSPI in South Korea, however, reached a new record high, rising over 1% to 6,712.73 points. Elevated oil prices and geopolitical uncertainties weighed on market sentiment, while technology stocks retreated ahead of key U.S. earnings. The focus is now on the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision.

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Asia stocks mixed: Nikkei slips after BOJ rate hold; KOSPI hits new record high

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Both the Japanese Nikkei 225 and South Korean KOSPI stock markets reached record closing highs on April 27. The Nikkei 225 rose by 821.18 points, or 1.38%, closing at 60,537.36, marking its first close above 60,000 points. Meanwhile, the KOSPI index increased by 139.4 points, or 2.15%, finishing at 6,615.03.

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Both Japanese and South Korean stock markets hit record closing highs, with South Korea's KOSPI index rising 2.15%.

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The Nikkei 225 Index opened lower by 0.35%, while the KOSPI in Seoul, South Korea, opened essentially flat

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On April 20, Asia-Pacific stock markets rose, driven by easing Middle East tensions and positive global equity trends. Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 0.60%, while South Korea's KOSPI rose 0.44%. Chinese markets showed mixed results, with the Shanghai Composite up 0.76%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index increased by 0.77%. Despite gains, concerns lingered over rising oil prices and geopolitical risks, particularly regarding Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Market sentiment remains cautious as the interim ceasefire agreement nears expiration.

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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that Japan's financial conditions remain accommodative, with short and medium-term real interest rates in negative territory. He warned that increased fiscal spending could crowd out private investment by raising market interest rates. Despite a hawkish stance, the negative real rate environment supports private capital expenditure. The market anticipates two rate hikes by year-end, with a 51% chance of a hike this month. A former BoJ official suggested a hike to address inflation, while opinions vary on the timing of future rate adjustments.

- Japan's financial conditions remain accommodative despite global policy changes, with short- and medium-term real interest rates significantly negative.  
- Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warned that increased fiscal spending might crowd out private investment by pushing up market rates through heightened demand for lendable funds.  
- The market anticipates two interest rate hikes by the end of the year, with a 51% chance of an increase this month, though Ueda suggests the central bank may prefer to maintain current rates until the geopolitical situation stabilizes.

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BoJ Governor Ueda reiterates financial conditions remain accommodative

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Nikkei 225 index rose 5.4%. Japan's TOPIX index rose 3.3%. South Korea's KOSPI index rose 6.87%

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Japanese and South Korean stock markets close higher

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The Nikkei 225 index closed up 290.19 points, or 0.55%, at 53,413.68 on Monday, April 6; the South Korean KOSPI index closed up 73.05 points, or 1.36%, at 5,450.35 on Monday, April 6. (Jinshi)

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Japanese and South Korean stock markets both closed higher, with South Korea's KOSPI index rising 1.36%.

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