Friday, April 3, 2026

Asian markets trade higher, some closed for Good Friday

Markets in Asia mostly traded higher on Friday on hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Japan's Nikkei 225 gained about 1 per cent in morning trade in Asia, while South Korea's Kospi rose about 2 and a half per cent.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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