Asia markets mixed as Japan Q2 GDP grows less than expected; Hong Kong may pause trade

Japan's Q2 GDP grows less than expected at 4.8% quarter-on-quarter annualized, below estimates.
Hong Kong may see limited trading today due to 'black rainstorm' warning; morning session cancelled if still in force after 9am.
S&P/ASX 200 in Australia climbs marginally. South Korea's Kospi flat.
Nasdaq falls for 4th day as rate hike concerns resurface. S&P 500 dips 0.32%.
Barclays identifies electrification as a 'mega theme', names stocks to benefit like EV and renewable energy companies.

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Posted 9/8/2023, 12:36:00 AM

Asia markets mixed as Japan Q2 GDP grows less than expected; Hong Kong may pause trade

Japan's Q2 GDP grows less than expected at 4.8% quarter-on-quarter annualized, below estimates.
Hong Kong may see limited trading today due to 'black rainstorm' warning; morning session cancelled if still in force after 9am.
S&P/ASX 200 in Australia climbs marginally. South Korea's Kospi flat.
Nasdaq falls for 4th day as rate hike concerns resurface. S&P 500 dips 0.32%.
Barclays identifies electrification as a 'mega theme', names stocks to benefit like EV and renewable energy companies.

cnbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/25/2023

Japan's Nikkei tumbles 2% as Asia markets fall ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole speech

9/19/2023

Asian Stocks Mostly Down as Investors Await Central Bank Decisions

9/22/2023

Asia Shares Slump as BOJ Holds Rates, Japan Inflation Slows Despite Rising Prices

9/28/2023

Asian Markets Decline on Renewed Worries of Fed Rate Hikes, China Property Woes

9/28/2023

Asia Shares Decline as Rising Yields and Oil Prices Weigh on Sentiment; Sea Limited Gains on Indonesia E-Commerce Ban