Asian markets ended mixed on Monday in the absence of fresh cues from Wall Street and European markets, which were closed for the Good Friday holiday. Chinese shares ended lower amid speculation the government may slow down monetary easing. Meanwhile, Japanese market ended up, supported by gains in financial, automobile and chemical sections. Hong Kong’s market remained closed for the Easter Monday holiday.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,215.04 | -55.76 | -1.70 |
Hang Seng | - | - | - |
Jakarta Composite | 6,414.74 | -92.48 | -1.42 |
KLSE Composite | 1,622.06 | -0.01 | -- |
Nikkei 225 | 22,217.90 | 17.34 | 0.08 |
Straits Times | 3,357.70 | 10.12 | 0.30 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,216.65 | 0.50 | 0.02 |
Taiwan Weighted | 10,987.71 | 19.21 | 0.18 |