Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with most world markets closed for Christmas
Shares are lower in Tokyo and Shanghai, two of only a handful of world markets open on Christmas day
By ELAINE KURTENBACH
Published - Dec 25, 2024, 01:26 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 25, 2024, 01:26 AM EST
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares slipped in Tokyo and Shanghai on Wednesday, two of only a handful of world markets open on Christmas day.
Oil prices rose.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index edged 0.1% lower to 38,997.02, while the Shanghai Composite index lost 0.2% to 3,387.41.
Thursday will bring a weekly update on U.S. unemployment benefits.
