Nikkei N: Losses Thursday and Holidays Investors

nikkei n: Japan's Nikkei N225 jumped nearly 1%. Markets in mainland China and South Korea were closed for holidays, according to CNN. Investors are staying positive ahead of highly anticipated trade negotiations between the United States and China in the coming weeks. Hong Kong's Hang Seng HSI was up 0.3% at market open, gaining ground after posting losses Thursday. The two countries have showed signs in recent days that they are interested in easing the tensions between them. While he said he'd rather reach a whole trade deal with China, he didn't rule out the possibility of a smaller one. US President Donald Trump added to that Thursday while speaking with reporters. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.