Weaker Yen And Optimism For Chinese Economy Led Asia Stocks Higher

As of February 1, Asian markets rose by the improving economic outlook for China provided by the increase in manufacturing data and loss in the yen against the U.S. dollar. While Nikkei 225 index and Shangai Composite Index rose by 0.47% and 1.41%, respectively, Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was slightly fell by 0.03%.