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Asian shares lower on negative Japan GDP Asian shares lower on negative Japan GDP
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Asian markets traded lower on Monday on news that Japan's economy contracted for a second consecutive quarter, marking a recession.Asian markets traded lower on Monday on news that Japan's economy contracted for a second consecutive quarter, marking a recession.
Gross domestic product (GDP) fell at annualised 1.6% from July to September, compared to forecasts of a 2.1% rise. Gross domestic product (GDP) fell 1.6% from July to September, compared with the same period last year, below forecasts of a 2.1% rise.
That followed a revised 7.3% contraction in the second quarter.That followed a revised 7.3% contraction in the second quarter.
The benchmark Nikkei fell 1.9% to 17163.24 after hitting a seven-year high of 17,490.83 on Friday. The benchmark Nikkei index closed down almost 3% to 16,973.80 after hitting a seven-year high of 17,490.83 on Friday.
In Greater China, shares in Hong Kong opened up as investors cheered the first day of trading of the landmark Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect scheme. Monday's finish was the biggest one-day drop for the Nikkei since August.
The trading link will let international investors trade Shanghai-listed shares directly for the first time from the Hong Kong stock exchange. The dollar briefly rose above 117 yen before it eased to 115.69 yen.
Chinese shares traded mixed as investors cheered the first day of trading of the landmark Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect scheme.
The trading link will let international investors trade Shanghai-listed shares directly for the first time from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Also under the scheme, investors on the Chinese mainland will be able to trade in Hong Kong shares from the Shanghai Stock Exchange.Also under the scheme, investors on the Chinese mainland will be able to trade in Hong Kong shares from the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
The Hang Seng index was higher 0.2% 24,087.38, while the Shanghai Composite erased earlier gains to turn down on profit taking. It was lower 0.2% at 2,475.10. The Hang Seng index was down 0.6% to 23,932.68, while the Shanghai Composite was up 0.5% at 2,490.61.
In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 index was up 0.2% at 5,454.34 after news that Australia has reached a free trade deal with China and an agreement would be signed later in the day. In Australia, shares fell to three-and-a-half week lows despite news that Australia has reached a free trade deal with China and an agreement would be signed later in the day.
China is Australia's largest trading partner.China is Australia's largest trading partner.
South Korean shares were down 0.8%, with the Kospi at 1,945.14 points. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed down 0.8% to 5,412.5 - its lowest since 24 October.
South Korean shares were down 0.1%, with the Kospi at 1,943.63 points.