Economy· August 17, 2026 at 12:44 p.m.
Asian Stocks Rise on 26-08-17
Key takeaways
- Asian stocks rose on August 26, 2017
- MSCI Asia Pacific Index increased by 0.4%
- Japan's Nikkei 225 increased by 0.8%
Asian stocks climbed on August 26, 2017, as investors remained optimistic about global economic growth and corporate earnings. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose by 0.4% at the close of trading. Japan's Nikkei 225 increased by 0.8%, South Korea's Kospi gained 0.6%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 1%.