Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Friday, with several exchanges in the region closed for the Boxing Day holiday.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225
index was set for a higher open, with its futures contract in Chicago trading at 50,660, and its counterpart in Osaka at 50,490, against Wednesday’s close of 50,407.79.
Australia and Hong Kong markets were closed for the holiday.
U.S. equity futures ticked slightly higher in early Asian hours, after the S&P 500 closed at a new record for the second straight day on Wednesday stateside.
