Asian markets ended lower on Monday after data from Washington-based Johns Hopkins University showed global corona virus death toll increased to 114,245 and the overall number of confirmed cases stood at 1,850,527. The United States now accounts for highest number of cases and deaths in the world at 557,571 and 22,108, while France, Germany, Italy and Spain reported a slowdown in new corona virus cases, offering investors some relief. Japanese shares ended lower on a stronger yen versus the dollar and investors were disappointed over a lack of asset-buying from the Bank of Japan. Meanwhile, traders also shrugged off a historic agreement by major oil exporters to slash supply, putting an end to a spat between Russia and Saudi Arabia that sent crude prices tumbling. Market in Hong Kong was closed for Easter Monday.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 2,783.05 | -13.58 | -0.49 |
Hang Seng | - | - | - |
Jakarta Composite | 4,623.89 | -25.19 | -0.54 |
KLSE Composite | 1,356.03 | -1.47 | -0.11 |
Nikkei 225 | 19,043.40 | -455.10 | -2.33 |
Straits Times | 2,567.25 | -4.07 | -0.16 |
KOSPI Composite | 1,825.76 | -34.94 | -1.88 |
Taiwan Weighted | 10,099.22 | -58.39 | -0.57 |
