Asian markets end mostly lower on Wednesday

22 Sep 2021 Evaluate

Asian markets ended mostly lower on Wednesday ahead of US Fed meeting outcome for a clear signal on when tapering may begin. Japanese shares declined due to concerns over domestic economic situation. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its ultra-supportive monetary policy steady but offered a bleaker view on exports and factory output as Asian factory shutdowns caused supply-chain disruptions for some manufacturers. However, Chinese shares ended higher after markets resumed trading after local holidays and developer China Evergrande’s assurance to settle interest payments on a domestic bond also lifts real estate shares. Liquidity infusion by PBoC into the country's financial system too helped Chinese market sentiment. Meanwhile, markets in Hong Kong and South Korea were closed due to local holidays.

Asian Indices

Last Trade           

Change in Points

Change in %    

Shanghai Composite

3,628.49
14.52
0.40

Hang Seng

--

--

--

Jakarta Composite

6,108.26
47.50
0.78

KLSE Composite

1,529.02

-1.42

-0.09

Nikkei 225

29,639.40
-200.31
-0.67

Straits Times

3,048.05
-15.15
-0.49

KOSPI Composite

--

--

--

Taiwan Weighted

16,925.82
-350.97
-2.03


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