Asian equity markets ended mostly lower on Wednesday, despite US stocks hitting record highs overnight on expectations that a tax reform plan will get passed this year. Japanese shares ended higher as the dollar extended its sharp rally against the yen on easing concerns over North Korea and US hurricanes. Chinese shares posted modest gains to finish near 20-month highs after a survey showed investors were optimistic about economic conditions in August.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,384.15 | 4.66 | 0.14 |
Hang Seng | 27,894.08 | -78.16 | -0.28 |
Jakarta Composite | 5,845.73 | -26.64 | -0.45 |
KLSE Composite | 1,786.07 | -3.79 | -0.21 |
Nikkei 225 | 19,865.82 | 89.20 | 0.45 |
Straits Times | 3,230.36 | -5.33 | -0.16 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,360.18 | -5.29 | -0.22 |
Taiwan Weighted | 10,532.88 | -77.47 | -0.73 |
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