Asian equity markets ended mostly in red on Tuesday after a session of light, holiday-week trading in most markets. Japanese shares ended lower, confined in a tight range amid a paucity of catalysts from other markets, while gains in Takashimaya on upbeat earnings lifted retailers. Meanwhile, Chinese shares ended firmer, led by financial and real estate firms, though trading was thin as year-end nears. The markets in Hong Kong and Indonesia continue to remain closed for Christmas holidays.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,306.13 | 25.66 | 0.78 |
Hang Seng | - | - | - |
Jakarta Composite | - | - | - |
KLSE Composite | 1,759.99 | -0.25 | -0.01 |
Nikkei 225 | 22,892.69 | -46.49 | -0.20 |
Straits Times | 3,378.16 | -7.55 | -0.22 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,427.34 | -13.20 | -0.54 |
Taiwan Weighted | 10,421.91 | -100.58 | -0.96 |