Asian markets sluggish as Lunar New Year holiday looms

Asian markets were subdued on Monday, as the extended Lunar New Year holiday approached and Japan reported lacklustre economic growth. The holiday period meant that trading floors were closed in mainland China, Seoul and Taipei. Hong Kong and Singapore have half-day trading on Monday. US stock markets will also remain closed for Presidents’ Day. Limp […] The post Asian markets sluggish as Lunar New Year holiday looms appeared first on Digital Journal.