Asian markets ended mixed on Thursday due to escalating tensions between the world’s largest economies after the United States government ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston to protect Americans' intellectual property and private information. While, Beijing denounced the order as ‘outrageous’ and said it would draw a firm response if the decision was not reversed. Seoul shares ended down after data showed the country has fallen into recession for the first time in 17 years as exports plunged due to the corona virus pandemic. Meanwhile, Japanese market was closed for the Marine Day holiday.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,325.11 | -8.05 | -0.24 |
Hang Seng | 25,263.00 | 205.06 | 0.82 |
Jakarta Composite | 5,145.01 | 34.82 | 0.68 |
KLSE Composite | 1,606.42 | 19.44 | 1.22 |
Nikkei 225 | -- | -- | -- |
Straits Times | 2,612.35 | 17.82 | 0.69 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,216.19 | -12.47 | -0.56 |
Taiwan Weighted | 12,413.04 | -60.23 | -0.48 |
