Asian markets trade mostly higher on Wednesday

14 Apr 2021 Evaluate

Asian markets were trading mostly higher in early deals on Wednesday following positive cues overnight from Wall Street and the International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) rosy view on Asia's economic outlook. The IMF said that the Asian economy is expected to expand 7.6 percent in 2021, up from its previous outlook in October last year for an expansion of 6.9 percent. IMF expects Asia's economy to grow 5.4 percent in 2022. However, upside remained capped on the surge in coronavirus cases in the region and the possible restrictions on economic activity in several markets.

Hang Seng rose 412.72 points or 1.45% to 28,883.38, KOSPI Index  surged 16.37 points or 0.52% to 3,185.45, Taiwan Weighted increased 41.06 points or 0.24% to 16,865.97 Jakarta Composite rose 85.86 points or 1.45% to 6,013.30 and Shanghai Composite gained 16.92 points or 0.50% to 3,413.39.

However, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI lower 1.90 points -0.12% to 1,595.81 Nikkei 225 down by 130.62 points or 0.44% to 29,620.99 and Straits Times fell 8.92 points or 0.28% to 3,178.98.

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