Shares in Asia rebounded on Thursday after early losses, following a surge in U.S. stocks to record highs as investors speculated on the potential impact of Donald Trump's return to the White House on the economy and global markets. The focus also shifted to the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision on interest rates.
Japan's Nikkei 225 declined by 0.4% amid concerns about a resurgence of trade tensions under a Trump administration. In contrast, South Korea's Kospi rose by 0.5%, and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 edged 0.1% higher. Chinese shares also climbed, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite index both gaining 0.9%.
