Global markets show mixed response

Asian markets were mixed, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.49%, to 9,226.01. The S&P 500 index rose 0.49%, to 958.78.
Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan cut its key interest rate for the first time in more than seven years. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index sank 5% to 8,576.98. South Korea’s market extended previous session’s 12% rally with Korea Composite Stock Price Index gaining 2.6% to 1,113.06.
Australia’s key index climbed out of negative to close 0.4% higher. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slid 2.5% to 13,968.67.