Subscribers can log in for unlimited digital access Log in Sign up {{featured_button_text}}TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after another U.S. rally spurred by positive economic data, even while the coronavirus pandemic has regions around the world battling recessions. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.5% to finish at 23,247.15. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.5% to 2,361.43. Investor sentiment was lifted by better-than-expected economic data overnight. “A positive tone had been assumed by Asia markets, finding inspiration from Wall Street with the gains notched overnight,” said Jingyi Pan, market strategist at IG in Singapore.

Source: Daily Sun September 02, 2020 06:56 UTC