Asian Markets Extend Their Recovery

Asian markets recorded a broadly positive performance on November 11, 2026, as South Korea and Japan led gains among the region’s major equity benchmarks. China, India and Australia also advanced, although Hong Kong moved lower. The session reflected continued recovery across several markets following the substantial volatility recorded earlier in November.

South Korea’s KOSPI Composite Index climbed 2.60% to 5,375.36, gaining 136.23 points from its previous reported close of 5,239.13. The advance extended its recovery for a second consecutive session.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 increased 1.31% to 61,248.59, adding 789.01 points from its previous reported close of 60,459.58. The benchmark maintained its position above 60,000.

China’s SSE Composite Index rose 0.46% to 3,680.64, while India’s S&P BSE SENSEX gained 0.43% to 81,459.46. Both markets recorded moderate advances.

South Korea and Japan Lead Regional Gains

The KOSPI recorded the strongest percentage increase among the listed equity benchmarks. Its latest advance followed a 4.39% gain on November 10, bringing the index further above 5,300.

Japan’s Nikkei continued its upward movement, rising for another session after gaining 2.87% on November 10. Its latest level of 61,248.59 reflected a continued recovery from the sharp declines recorded earlier in the month.

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also advanced, gaining 0.27% to 9,153.20. The increase of 24.20 points extended its position above the 9,000 threshold.

India’s SENSEX added 352.81 points to reach 81,459.46, maintaining its position above 81,000. Meanwhile, the SSE Composite gained 16.92 points to reach 3,680.64.

Hong Kong Reverses as Currency Indicators Weaken

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined 0.98% to 24,315.92, losing 241.12 points from its previous reported close of 24,557.04. The decline contrasted with gains across most other major Asian equity benchmarks.

The Australian Dollar Currency Index fell 0.85% to 68.67, recording the largest percentage decline among the listed indicators. The PHLX Yen also weakened, slipping 0.53% to 62.99.

APAC Private Equity remained unchanged at 6,847.35, showing no reported percentage movement during the session.

European Markets Closed for November 11 Holidays

Two European exchanges were closed on November 11, 2026, for national and historical commemorations.

Poland’s Warsaw Stock Exchange was closed for Independence Day, while Serbia’s Belgrade Stock Exchange observed Armistice Day in World War I. Neither exchange contributed an active trading session to the supplied market figures.

Outlook

The November 11 session continued the recovery in South Korea and Japan, with both benchmarks extending their advances for a second consecutive reported session. Gains in China, India and Australia added to the positive regional performance, although weakness in Hong Kong and currency indicators highlighted remaining differences across markets. Investors may monitor whether the KOSPI can maintain its upward movement above 5,300 and whether the Nikkei can sustain its position above 61,000. The Hang Seng’s ability to stabilize following its latest decline will also remain an important regional indicator.