Asian markets ended mixed on Tuesday as investors await minutes from the US Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting for more clues on tapering. Chinese shares ended down as China is widening its crackdown on the country's tech platforms through tighter regulations on data security and targeting more US listed companies. Hong Kong shares declined as healthcare firms slumped on worries over lofty valuations, while a survey showed the private sector in Hong Kong expanded at a slower pace in June. Meanwhile, Japanese shares ended slightly higher, despite worries over potential spike in coronavirus infections during the Olympics.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,530.26 | -4.06 | -0.11 |
Hang Seng | 28,072.86 | -70.64 | -0.25 |
Jakarta Composite | 6,047.11 | 41.50 | 0.69 |
KLSE Composite | 1,531.63 | -0.73 | -0.05 |
Nikkei 225 | 28,643.21 | 45.02 | 0.16 |
Straits Times | 3,190.59 | 49.57 | 1.58 |
KOSPI Composite | 3,305.21 | 12.00 | 0.36 |
Taiwan Weighted | 17,913.07 | -6.26 | -0.03 |
