Asian Markets trade mostly strong in early deals on Monday

05 Apr 2021 Evaluate
Most of Asian equity benchmarks traded higher in early deals on Monday, as the hopes over global economic recovery got spurred after the release of upbeat jobs and manufacturing data. US President Joe Biden's announcement of $2 trillion infrastructure and economic recovery plan also kindled market sentiments. Even though, increasing coronavirus cases and extension of lockdowns limited gains. Japan’s Nikkei extended its gains to the third straight session as the weaker local currency yen buoyed exports of the country. Marketsin China, Taiwan and Hong Kong were closed due to holidays. Among the Asian markets, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea are in higher note. Bucking the trend, Indonesia and Malaysia are decreasing.

Nikkei 225 up by 242.41 points or 0.81 to 30,096.41, Straits Times increased 27.18 points or 0.85% to 3,208.86, and KOSPI Index buoyed by 3.71points or 0.12% to 3,116.51.

On the flip side, Jakarta Composite dipped by 27.70 points or 0.46% to 5,983.76, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI lower by 2.79 points 0.18% to 1,582.56.

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