Asia-Pacific Markets Trade Mixed Amid Japan’s Strong Export Growth

Asia Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed global cues, including the delayed release of U.S. jobs data for November. Japan’s exports for November grew by 6.1% year-on-year, surpassing expectations of a 4.8% rise, which helped buoy investor sentiment in the region. The Nikkei 225 remained flat, while South Korea’s Kospi added 0.72%.