Asian Markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Monday

22 Nov 2021 Evaluate

Most of the Asian equity benchmarks traded higher in early deals on Monday, with some bargain hunting after most of the indices opened in lower side with concerns over accelerated concerns over Covid situations and on rising speculation that central banks will have to tighten monetary policy quicker to tame a spike in inflation. Technological sector stocks eked some gains in the session, while banking sector is mixed in the session. Oil stocks are lower with the sharp correction in crude oil overnight. Japan’s Nikkei advanced in the session as market sentiments got boosted after the country unveiled a record 56 trillion yen, or $490 billion stimulus package. Among the Asian stocks, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan South Korea, China and Malaysia are in positive territory. Bucking the trend, Hong Kong, and Indonesia are trading lower.

Nikkei 225 up by 41.74 points or 0.14% to 29,787.61, Straight times buoyed by 5.04 points or 0.16% to 3,237.38, KOSPI rose by 39.79 points or 1.34% to 3,010.81, Taiwan Weighted widened by 5.59 points or 0.03 to 17,823.90, Shanghai Composite buoyed by 15.05 points or 0.42% to 3,575.42 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI enlarged by 2.15 points or 0.14% to 1,527.69.

On the flip side, Hang Seng dipped by 151.88 points or 0.61% to 24,898.09, and Jakarta Composite was down by 27.99 points or 0.42% to 6,692.27.

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