Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening

South Korea's Kospi led gains in the region while Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened higher. The Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter weekend.

# Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening South Korea's Kospi led gains in the region while Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened higher. The Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter weekend. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/asia-markets-live-hormuz-iran-oil-prices-nikkei-225.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*