Asia Volatility Rises as Stocks Fall After U.S. Health-Care Flop
- Japanese equities fall to lowest in almost two months
- China, Hong Kong markets pare earlier gains to register losses
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Gauges measuring expected stock swings in Asia climbed as shares across the region slid following a U.S. lead after the defeat of the bill to repeal and replace Obamacare on Friday.
Japan’s Nikkei Volatility Index rose to 19.8, the highest in two months, while barometers that measure fluctuations in Australian and Hong Kong stocks increased to 12.6 and 13.9 respectively. In the U.S., the Chicago Board Options Exchange SPX Volatility Index gained by 15 percent last week in biggest weekly gain since Dec. 30.