Asian markets end mostly lower on Wednesday

30 Sep 2020 Evaluate

Asian markets ended mostly lower on Wednesday on concerns over uncertainty surrounding the election result in the world’s largest economy. During the debate Republican President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden battled fiercely over Trump's leadership on the corona virus pandemic, the economy and the integrity of the upcoming election. Further, lingering worries about the spread of corona virus infections too added pressure on market sentiment. Data from China showed that its factory activity expanded at a faster pace in September, bolstering a steady recovery for the Chinese economy. The manufacturing sector in China continued to expand in September, albeit at a slower rate, the latest survey from Caixin revealed with a manufacturing PMI score of 53.0, down from 53.1 in August. Markets in Seoul were closed for Chusok - Full Moon Festival holiday.

Asian Indices

Last Trade           

Change in Points

Change in %

Shanghai Composite

3,218.05
-6.31
-0.20

Hang Seng

23,459.05
183.52
0.79

Jakarta Composite

4,870.04
-9.06
-0.19

KLSE Composite

1,504.82

0.92

0.06

Nikkei 225

23,185.12
-353.98
-1.50

Straits Times

2,466.62
-4.99
-0.20

KOSPI Composite

-

-

-

Taiwan Weighted

12,515.61
47.88
0.38

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