Asian markets continue trade higher, gold stabilises above $1,350 mark

All the major Asian stock indices are continue to trade on a positive note on the 2nd consecutive day. Gold remains well supported above $1,350 mark while Japanese yen jumps above 103.00 mark and trading around 103.15 levels.

Japan’s Nikkei N225 was trading 2.86% higher at 16,157.40 points in Tokyo.

South Korea’s Kospi was trading 0.04% higher at 1,989.17 points.

Shanghai composite index to open down 0.1 pct at 2,992.52 points and China's CSI300 index to open flat at 3,201.91 points.

China CSI300 index moves into negative territory, giving up early gains.

Hong Kong’s Hang seng was trading 0.51% higher at 20,986.15 points.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was trading 0.88% higher at 5,384.80 points.