Stock Indices Asia-Pacific Region (APR) grew up the third week in a row on optimism about the recovery of the world economy, reported Bloomberg.

Positive factors for the Asian markets have data on the growth of retail sales and industrial activity in the United States.

"Demand steadily reduced over the world. market and economy will be better in 2010" - sure senior analyst at Daiwa Asset Management Co. Yosionri Nagano.

Composite stock index rose ATP by 3,1% - to 124.22 points up to the first week of trading in 2010. Last year, the index added 34%, demonstrating the most significant annual increase since 2003.

Japanese index Nikkei 225 per week gained 2.4%, Hong Kong"s Hang Seng - 1,9%, Australia SP /ASX 200 - 0,9%.

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electronics maker Nintendo Co. soared 16% after reporting increased sales of its products, including the game console Wii, in the United States.

price of securities of the largest oil company in China, PetroChina Co. increased by 8,2% due to higher oil prices to a peak level in 14 months. In the course of trading on January 6 oil went to $ 83.52 per barrel - a peak of 14 October 2008. Following weeks of the February contract on WTI added 4% - to $ 82,75 per barrel.

The stock price of Hong Kong Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. jumped by 32%, since its parent company sent an offer to buy 100% stake in Hutchison Telecommunications.

market value of the world"s largest automaker Toyota Motor Corp. increased by 2,1%, as car sales company in the United States rose in December by 32%.

third-largest mining group Rio Tinto the world"s capitalization increased by 5,5% due to higher prices for copper and other metals up to a week.

Shares Chinalco risen by 16% at the auctions in Hong Kong.

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