On December 22, 2023, people in central Seoul posed for photos by Christmas lights. Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed results on Christmas Eve following a rise in U.S. stocks, driven by tech gains. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.32%, influenced by Bank of Japan meeting minutes, while Honda surged 12.69% after announcing merger talks with Nissan. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 0.06% amidst a decline in consumer confidence, with the index falling below 100. In contrast, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.08%, and mainland China’s CSI 300 increased by 1.27%. The U.S. markets also experienced gains, led by technology stocks.
