Major stock indexes in the Asia-Pacific region traded mixed on Thursday, though some markets remain closed for the holidays.
Japan's Nikkei 225 rose by 0.57% at 3:27 am CET. In mainland China, the Shanghai Composite traded flat at the same time and the Shenzhen Composite added 0.44% a minute later. South Korea's Kospi went down by 0.18% at 3:28 am CET.
The dollar traded 0.16% higher against the yen, going for ¥157.46800 at 3:29 am CET.
Markets in Australia and Hong Kong were closed for Boxing Day.