Asian equity markets made a mixed closing on Tuesday as investors assessed political developments in Washington and awaited cues from the US earnings season as well the minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting due this week for direction. The dollar treaded water on worries over North Korean provocations and amid diminished risk appetite after a top Republican senator sparred verbally with US President Donald Trump. Investors also kept an eye on developments in Catalonia as its President prepares to address the region's parliament on independence. Chinese shares erased early losses to end higher after reports that the government is making efforts to restrain market swings before a key leadership reshuffles this month. Japanese shares rose to close near their highest level in 21 years after the yen weakened over the weekend and Japan's current account surplus figures for August exceeded expectations. Meanwhile, Taiwan markets were closed for a public holiday.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,382.99 | 8.61 | 0.26 |
Hang Seng | 28,490.83 | 164.24 | 0.58 |
Jakarta Composite | 5,905.76 | -9.17 | -0.16 |
KLSE Composite | 1,761.13 | -2.90 | -0.16 |
Nikkei 225 | 20,823.51 | 132.80 | 0.64 |
Straits Times | 3,288.95 | -2.61 | -0.08 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,433.81 | 39.34 | 1.64 |
Taiwan Weighted | - | - | - |