Asian markets ended mostly lower on Tuesday as investors awaited US Federal Reserve and other major central banks meetings outcome later in the week. The US Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day monetary policy meeting later in the day, while the Bank of England (BoE) announces its interest-rate decision on Thursday. In Asia, central banks in Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand all have monetary policy meetings this week. Chinese shares ended lower on profit taking after recent string of gains on hopes for continued government support to boost growth. Further, Japanese shares closed down as the yen firmed up against the dollar ahead of the Fed and BoE meetings this week.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,090.98 | -5.44 | -0.18 |
Hang Seng | 29,466.28 | 57.27 | 0.19 |
Jakarta Composite | 6,480.28 | -29.17 | -0.45 |
KLSE Composite | 1,687.68 | -3.26 | -0.19 |
Nikkei 225 | 21,566.85 | -17.65 | -0.08 |
Straits Times | 3,220.92 | 7.96 | 0.25 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,177.62 | -1.87 | -0.09 |
Taiwan Weighted | 10,512.32 | -0.38 | -- |
