Asia Stocks: Australia Rises on BHP, Japan Falls Further After Weak GDP
On 17 February 2026, Asia Stocks showed a mixed performance as investors reacted to fresh economic cues. Australian markets pushed higher, led by BHP Group’s strong earnings and rising commodity prices, helping lift the ASX 200 in holiday‑light trade. Meanwhile, Japanese equities slid further after soft GDP data for Q4 2025 revealed growth well below expectations, dragging the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX lower.
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