Asian stocks buoyed by minerals

Asian stock indices gained ground today, as mineral stocks rose alongside mineral prices, as the dollar kept dashing lower, while oil prices also shook off past losses.

Asian shares rose despite negative Chinese industrial and service data; which considerably curbed their gains.  

North Korea’s new missile launch test on Friday also rattled Asian markets; after the isolated country claimed it could now hit American mainland. 

Japanese shares increased, as TOPIX increased 0.05% or 0.58 points to 1,249.34, while Nikkei 225 shed 0.06% or 11.20 points to 19,948.64.

Chinese CSI 300 fell 0.09% or 3.21 points to 3,718.68, while Shanghai advanced 0.11% or 3.43 points to 3,256.67.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng progressed 0.56% or 150.61 points to 27,130.00, while South Korea’s KOSPI declined 0.22% or 5.26 points to 2,395.73.

New Zealand’s NZX 50 proceeded 0.37% higher, or 28.08 points to 7,667.59, finally Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.32% or 18.38 points to 5,721.20.