Asian markets ended mostly higher on Thursday. Beijing's pledge of support for the economy and news that European Union leaders will meet on November 25 to endorse the divorce deal with Britain helped regional stock finish off their day's lows. Chinese shares closed sharply higher on hopes for possible government action to boost growth. Though, Japanese shares edged lower, dragged down by financials and Apple suppliers.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 2,668.17 | 35.93 | 1.35 |
Hang Seng | 26,103.34 | 448.91 | 1.72 |
Jakarta Composite | 5,955.74 | 97.45 | 1.64 |
KLSE Composite | 1,694.21 | 5.80 | 0.34 |
Nikkei 225 | 21,803.62 | -42.86 | -0.20 |
Straits Times | 3,054.53 | 11.34 | 0.37 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,088.06 | 20.01 | 0.96 |
Taiwan Weighted | 9,826.46 | 34.58 | 0.35 |