Asian equities stable as Nikkei increases 1.4%, Hang Seng slips on Nvidia leadership fallout
Japan's outperformance reveals market participants are favouring markets with a soft currency and broader earnings support over those most tied to the AI trade. The Nikkei 225 opened higher and left climbing, trading about 61,650 at roughly 0330 GMT, up roughly 1.4%, whereas the broader…
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In today's stock market today news, Japan's outperformance reveals market participants are favouring markets with a soft currency and broader earnings support over those most tied to the AI trade, according to investingLive. The Nikkei 225 opened higher and left climbing, trading about 61,650 at roughly 0330 GMT, up roughly 1.4%, whereas the broader Topix picked up close to 0.8%.
Key points
- Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped close to 0.9% to about 23,800, extending an early dip.
- Bitcoin's drop below $70,000 alongside firmer gold points to a rotation away from speculative assets instead of a broad risk-off move.
- Huang stepped down after revelations about extramarital affairs, and Nvidia shares declined around 3% in extended US trading.
- The Kospi opened roughly 2% higher but gave back most of that gain to trade little changed about 5,350.
- Bitcoin dropped roughly 6% to below $70,000, whereas gold moved higher close to 1% to about $3,920.
Stock market today: the details
Bitcoin's drop below $70,000 alongside firmer gold points to a rotation away from speculative assets instead of a broad risk-off move. Oil's small dip in spite of the latest Iranian claim suggests market players are waiting for confirmation before adding risk premium. Asian stock markets found steadier footing at lunchtime on Friday following a turbulent week.
The Kospi opened roughly 2% higher but gave back most of that gain to trade little changed about 5,350, whereas the tech-heavy Kosdaq advanced close to 2%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped close to 0.9% to about 23,800, extending an early dip.
Mainland markets were firmer, with the Shanghai Composite up roughly 0.2% near 3,660 and increases in Shenzhen and on the ChiNext growth board in early trade. The Nvidia story is still the main weight on AI-linked shares.
Huang stepped down after revelations about extramarital affairs, and Nvidia shares declined around 3% in extended US trading. Bitcoin dropped roughly 6% to below $70,000, whereas gold moved higher close to 1% to about $3,920.
Why stock market today matters for traders
Equity moves reflect expectations for earnings, interest rates and economic growth. Strong or weak results from large companies can shift sentiment across whole sectors and indices.
Stock-market sentiment also spills over into currencies: risk-on moods tend to favour higher-yielding currencies, while sell-offs often support safe havens.
Market reaction and data
Crypto prices at the time of writing, from Binance spot data (2026-11-13 04:08 UTC):
| Asset | Last price (USDT) | 24h change | 24h high | 24h low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 68,856.38 | -6.73% | 73,845.46 | 68,527.89 |
| Ethereum (ETH) | 1,937.34 | -5.70% | 2,055.68 | 1,917.01 |
| Cardano (ADA) | 0.1686 | -2.77% | 0.1757 | 0.166 |
On the currency side, the latest ECB daily reference rates (2026-11-12) show EUR/USD 1.1081, GBP/USD 1.3256, AUD/USD 0.6821, NZD/USD 0.5556, USD/JPY 159.7, USD/CHF 0.8331, USD/CAD 1.4249, USD/CNY 6.6683. These are reference fixes, not live quotes.
What to watch next for stock market today
Traders will track upcoming earnings, guidance from company management, bond yields and macro data that could change the rate outlook.
Key scheduled releases on the economic calendar:
- USD Core PPI m/m on Fri Nov 13, 13:30 UTC, forecast 0.3%, previous 0.7%
- USD PPI m/m on Fri Nov 13, 13:30 UTC, forecast 0.4%, previous 1.3%
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FAQ
What is the latest stock market today news?
Japan's outperformance reveals market participants are favouring markets with a soft currency and broader earnings support over those most tied to the AI trade.
Why do stock markets react to interest rates?
Higher rates raise borrowing costs and reduce the present value of future profits, which tends to weigh on stock valuations, especially for growth companies.
Where does this information come from?
This report is based on coverage from investingLive, checked against market data where available. It is a summary for information only and not investment advice.
Risk warning: This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Trading forex, CFDs, stocks and crypto carries a high risk of losing money. Prices move fast – check live quotes before you trade.
