Asian markets ended mostly higher on Wednesday, lifted by the optimism over positive earnings results, US stimulus measures and on wider vaccine rollout. IT shares were the biggest gainers in the session. Optimism over quick economic recovery boosted the market sentiments. Japan's Nikkei marked third straight session gain, while China's Shanghai ended lower with the news that the country's manufacturing activity slipped in January.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,517.31 | -16.37 | -0.46 |
Hang Seng | 29,307.46 | 58.76 | 0.20 |
Jakarta Composite | 6,077.74 | 33.90 | 0.56 |
KLSE Composite | 1,582.99 | 2.50 | 0.16 |
Nikkei 225 | 28,646.50 | 284.33 | 1.00 |
Straits Times | 2,927.47 | 10.18 | 0.35 |
KOSPI Composite | 3,129.68 | 32.87 | 1.06 |
Taiwan Weighted | 15,771.32 | 11.27 | 0.07 |