Nikkei 225 Index

• South Korea stocks fall more than 4%, triggering temporary halt in trading - Asia-Pacific markets saw a mixed trading session as investors assessed China's factory activity for January.
• Gold prices fall over 4%; Asia-Pacific shares trade mixed after Trump says he will name new Fed chair - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he will announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair on Friday.
• Gold jumps over 3% to fresh highs as Asia stock markets trade mixed after U.S. Fed holds rates - The bullion rose more than 3% on Thursday to breach the $5,500 per ounce mark for the first time.
• Asia markets set to open mostly higher after S&P 500 hits record - Markets across Asia were poised to extend gains on Tuesday after a record close on Wall Street, with Australia’s inflation release in focus.
• Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise ahead of Bank of Japan decision - Asia-Pacific markets mostly climbed, tracking Wall Street gains as geopolitical concerns eased and investors looked ahead to the Bank of Japan's decision.
• Asia-Pacific markets set to rebound after Trump climbs down from Europe tariff threats - Trump also said that he would not use force to acquire Greenland.
• Asia markets fall after Trump’s Greenland rhetoric spark Wall Street rout - Asia-Pacific markets fell, mirroring overnight losses on Wall Street after President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric over Greenland.
• Asia-Pacific markets set for lower open as investors assess Greenland developments, await key China data - China is set to release a slew of economic data today, including fourth-quarter GDP numbers.
• Asia markets trade mixed after Wall Street rallies; chip shares in focus after U.S-Taiwan deal - Australian markets climbed marginally to start the day, while Hong Kong is set for a stronger open.
• Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors await Bank of Korea decision - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors awaited a policy decision from the Bank of Korea.