Asian markets ended mostly higher on Tuesday as upbeat manufacturing data from China and the United States bolstered investor confidence in the global economy. Chinese shares advanced on optimism about policy easing and signs of progress in trade talks. However, the upside movement was capped by concerns surrounding Brexit after British lawmakers rejected all the options to replace Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal. Japanese shares ended down as investors locked in profits following two days of gains.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,176.82 | 6.46 | 0.20 |
Hang Seng | 29,624.67 | 62.65 | 0.21 |
Jakarta Composite | 6,476.07 | 23.46 | 0.36 |
KLSE Composite | 1,632.83 | 4.17 | 0.26 |
Nikkei 225 | 21,505.31 | -3.72 | -0.02 |
Straits Times | 3,279.78 | 29.27 | 0.90 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,177.18 | 8.90 | 0.41 |
Taiwan Weighted | 10,690.30 | 47.67 | 0.45 |