Asian markets ended mixed on Wednesday as traders mulled over the impact of tariffs on corporate America, after big industrial companies admitted that they were facing rising costs. The US-China trade war, Italian government finances and US-Saudi tensions also remained in focus for markets. Japanese shares ended higher after a survey showed activity in Japan's manufacturing sector expanded at a faster rate in October. The flash Markit/Nikkei manufacturing PMI rose to a seasonally adjusted 53.1 from a final 52.5 in September, as new export orders returned to growth. Meanwhile, Chinese shares ended higher as robust earnings partly offset ongoing concerns over pledged share risks and economic growth.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 2,603.30 | 8.47 | 0.33 |
Hang Seng | 25,249.78 | -96.77 | -0.38 |
Jakarta Composite | 5,709.42 | -88.47 | -1.55 |
KLSE Composite | 1,690.04 | -7.56 | -0.45 |
Nikkei 225 | 22,091.18 | 80.40 | 0.36 |
Straits Times | 3,032.08 | 0.69 | 0.02 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,097.58 | -8.52 | -0.41 |
Taiwan Weighted | 9,759.40 | -15.80 | -0.16 |
