Asian stocks rose on Friday after a week of major declines in the markets, as a positive correction before the end of the week, especially after the growth data on the US economy improved during the second quarter.
On the other hand, shares in Japan fell today due to weak data from spending in the family sector in addition to the decline in retail sales, to be limited to other stock indices.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell 0.28% to 57.82 points to reach 20,305.29. The Nikkei average fell 0.28% to close at 1,283.53.
Chinese stocks rose today, with the CSI 300 gaining 0.44% to 16.67 points and reaching 3,839.21. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.25% to gain 8.50 points and reach 3,348.14 points.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 0.36% to 99.09 points, up to 27,520.69. South Korea's Kospi Index rose 0.61% to 14.51 points and reached 2,387.65 points.
New Zealand's NZX 50 index gained 0.02% to 1.42 points to 7,915.04. On the other hand, Australia's S & P / ASX 200 index gained 0.26% to 14.51 points to 5,684.90