Asia-Pacific Markets Expected to Open Varied as Dow Surpasses 48,000 for the First Time; Traders Watch for U.S. Government Reopening
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 12 2025
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Source: CNBC
Market Opening Trends: Asia-Pacific markets are expected to open mixed, influenced by Wall Street's mixed trading as investors await potential U.S. government reopening by the end of the week.
Japanese Market Performance: Japan's Nikkei 225 index is projected to open higher, with futures indicating a rise compared to its previous close.
Australian and Hong Kong Markets: Australia's S&P/ASX 200 is down slightly, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index futures suggest a lower opening.
U.S. Market Highlights: The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record close above 48,000, while the S&P 500 remained stable and the Nasdaq Composite experienced a slight decline.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
