Asian markets ended mixed on Tuesday as traders awaits for the developments from the second day trade talks between China and United States. Japanese shares ended higher after Amazon and Microsoft Corp fueled a second straight session of gains on Wall Street overnight. Though, China stocks closed slightly lower amid investor caution as US and Chinese officials seek to reach a trade deal in Beijing. Seoul stocks fell as investors monitored the second day of trade talks between China and the United States.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 2,526.46 | -6.63 | -0.26 |
Hang Seng | 25,875.45 | 39.75 | 0.15 |
Jakarta Composite | 6,262.85 | -24.37 | -0.39 |
KLSE Composite | 1,672.76 | -6.41 | -0.38 |
Nikkei 225 | 20,204.04 | 165.07 | 0.82 |
Straits Times | 3,122.94 | 20.14 | 0.65 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,025.27 | -11.83 | -0.58 |
Taiwan Weighted | 9,563.60 | -26.70 | -0.28 |