Asian markets end lower on corona-virus concerns

19 Jul 2021 Evaluate

Asian markets ended lower on Monday, with concerns over worsening corona-virus situation and inflationary pressure. Japanese shares ended lower due to worries over the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, while anxiety ahead of June's inflation data also impacted sentiment. Meanwhile, Chinese shares ended with a flat note. Chinese central bank PBOC will meet this week to fix its one- and five-year loan prime rate (LPR), with the decision is due on Tuesday, with markets expecting status quo to continue.

Asian Indices

Last Trade           

Change in Points

Change in %    

Shanghai Composite

3,539.12
-0.18
-0.01

Hang Seng

27,489.78
-514.90
-1.84

Jakarta Composite

6,017.39
-55.12
-0.91

KLSE Composite

1,519.97

-2.51

-0.16

Nikkei 225

27,652.74
-350.34
-1.25

Straits Times

3,111.20
-41.10
-1.30

KOSPI Composite

3,244.04
-32.87
-1.00

Taiwan Weighted

17,789.25
-106.00
-0.59


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