Asian markets ended mostly higher on Monday as bets on a robust global economic recovery continued to support market sentiments, while investors are awaiting several central bank rate decisions in the Asian region as well as key US inflation readings for guidance on monetary policy. Japanese shares gained, even as the Japanese government prepares to extend a state of emergency beyond the initial ending date of May 31 because of worries over corona-virus outbreaks ahead of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, set to begin in July. However, Chinese shares rose, supported by signs of ample liquidity and low interest rates.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,497.28 | 10.72 | 0.31 |
Hang Seng | 28,412.26 | -46.18 | -0.16 |
Jakarta Composite | 5,763.63 | -9.49 | -0.16 |
KLSE Composite | 1,571.82 | 9.65 | 0.62 |
Nikkei 225 | 28,364.61 | 46.78 | 0.17 |
Straits Times | 3,123.61 | 5.72 | 0.18 |
KOSPI Composite | 3,144.30 | -12.12 | -0.38 |
Taiwan Weighted | 16,338.29 | 36.23 | 0.22 |
