Asian equity markets made a mixed closing on Tuesday and the dollar extended losses after two more Republican Senators opposed the Republican healthcare bill, casting doubts over prospects for reforms backed by US President Donald Trump. Japanese shares ended lower as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend, and as the yen gained against the dollar on concerns about Trump's economic agenda and cautious rhetoric from Fed Chair Janet Yellen. Chinese stocks ended on a steady note as investors hunted for bargains after sharp drop in small-cap shares the previous day. Meanwhile, Hong Kong stocks rose as gains in the technology and energy sectors offset losses in financial stocks.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,186.93 | 10.47 | 0.33 |
Hang Seng | 26,524.94 | 54.36 | 0.21 |
Jakarta Composite | 5,822.35 | -18.93 | -0.32 |
KLSE Composite | 1,754.92 | -0.27 | -0.02 |
Nikkei 225 | 19,999.91 | -118.95 | -0.59 |
Straits Times | 3,298.24 | 10.81 | 0.33 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,426.04 | 0.94 | 0.04 |
Taiwan Weighted | 10,481.26 | 23.72 | 0.23 |