SKN | Asian Markets Mixed on November 5, 2026 as Hang Seng Surges 3.67% and KOSPI Plunges 5.28%
Market Reviews Asian Markets Deliver Sharp Contrasts Asian markets recorded a highly divergent performance on November 5, 2026, as strong advances in Hong Kong, India and Australia contrasted with substantial losses in South Korea and Japan. The Hang Seng posted the largest gain among the listed equity benchmarks, while the KOSPI recorded the steepest decline. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged 3.67% to 24,796.98, gaining 877.48 points from its previous reported close of 23,919.50. The advance pushed the index closer to 25,000 and represented the strongest percentage increase among the major regional benchmarks. India’s S&P BSE SENSEX climbed 2.62% to 79,324.89, adding 2,078.12 points from its previous reported level of 77,246.77. The benchmark moved above 79,000, extending its recent upward momentum. Australia’s S&P/ASX […]