Asian equity markets ended mostly lower on Tuesday as prices of oil and other commodities fell, while investors continued to struggle with uncertainty over the timing of the next US interest-rate increase. Japanese stocks fell for a second day, led by electric-appliance makers and car builders, as the yen held gains against the dollar, damping the outlook for export earnings. China’s stocks fell for the first time in three days, led by commodity producers, amid speculation raw-material prices will extend declines as a faltering economic rebound curbs demand.
| Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
| Shanghai Composite | 2,821.67 | -21.98 | -0.77 |
| Hang Seng | 19,830.43 | 21.40 | 0.11 |
| Jakarta Composite | 4,710.79 | -32.88 | -0.69 |
| KLSE Composite | 1,625.84 | - 9.05 | -0.55 |
| Nikkei 225 | 16,498.76 | -155.84 | -0.94 |
| Straits Times | 2,750.23 | -16.70 | -0.60 |
| KOSPI Composite | 1,937.68 | -17.57 | -0.90 |
| Taiwan Weighted | 8,300.66 | -43.78 | -0.52 |