Asian markets opened with mixed reactions on Friday after a largely negative day on Wall Street despite growing confidence of a US interest rate cut.

The Hang Seng Index rose 187 points, or 1.05 percent, to open at 18,020.

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 2,965 points, down 4 points, or 0.16 percent. The Shenzhen Component Index opened at 8,831 points, down 38 points, or 0.44 percent. (AFP/Xinhua)