Asian equity markets ended mostly in green on Monday after data showed that the US economy created more jobs than expected last month and the UK reached a divorce deal with the European Union, setting stage to move on to future trade talks post-Brexit. Regional gains remained somewhat muted outside China and Hong Kong as investors waited for cues from key policy meetings of the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, the European Central Bank and the Swiss National Bank due this week. Chinese stocks ended higher, led by consumer staple and healthcare companies, after media reports indicated the government is in no hurry to finalize its new asset management rules. Further, Japanese shares rose for a third straight session to hit a fresh 25-year high as the yen held weaker and a survey showed Japan's business survey index of large manufacturers strengthened again in the fourth quarter.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,322.20 | 32.20 | 0.98 |
Hang Seng | 28,965.29 | 325.44 | 1.14 |
Jakarta Composite | 6,026.63 | -4.32 | -0.07 |
KLSE Composite | 1,719.47 | -1.78 | -0.10 |
Nikkei 225 | 22,938.73 | 127.65 | 0.56 |
Straits Times | 3,460.45 | 35.81 | 1.05 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,471.49 | 7.49 | 0.30 |
Taiwan Weighted | 10,473.09 | 74.47 | 0.72 |
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