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title: "Asian Markets Open Higher with Gains in KOSPI and Nikkei"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/282602775.md"
description: "Asian stock markets opened positively on April 14, with notable gains in major indices. South Korea's KOSPI index rose by 145.23 points, a 2.5% increase, reaching 5953.85 points. Japan's Nikkei 225 index also saw an uptick, opening 556.96 points higher, a 0.99% increase, at 57059.73 points."
datetime: "2026-04-14T00:03:40.000Z"
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# Asian Markets Open Higher with Gains in KOSPI and Nikkei

Asian stock markets saw a positive start on April 14, with significant gains reported in major indices. According to Odaily, South Korea's KOSPI index opened with an increase of 145.23 points, marking a 2.5% rise to 5953.85 points. Meanwhile, Japan's Nikkei 225 index also experienced an uptick, opening 556.96 points higher, a 0.99% increase, reaching 57059.73 points.

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