Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Wednesday

01 Dec 2021 Evaluate

Most of the Asian equity benchmarks traded higher in early deals on Wednesday whetted by the bargain hunting at prevailing levels and on optimism with the US Federal Reserve’s attempt to fight the inflation risks. The US Central Bank Chairman voiced that it may consider tapering the asset purchases earlier than intimated. Meanwhile, an upbeat manufacturing purchasing manager index added optimism about China’s economic outlook. Even though, ignited worries about coronavirus infections amid doubts that existing vaccines will be less effective against the new covid variant Omicron limited gains. MSCI Inc.’s Asia-Pacific share index rose about 1%, with Kospi gaining most in the session. South Korea’s Kospi rebounded after six straight sessional losses. Technological stocks were mixed in the session, while financial shares were in green. Energy stocks were mixed. Japan’s Nikkei is significantly higher on some bargain hunting. Japan government has stepped up virus containment measures on confirming the country's first Omicron variant case. Among the Asian stocks, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, China, are in positive territory. Bucking the trend, Indonesia and Malaysia are trading lower.

Nikkei 225 up by 203.32 points or 0.73% to 28,025.08, Taiwan Weighted rose by 101.52 points or 0.58% to 17,529.28, Straight times buoyed by 39.30 points or 1.29% to 3,080.59, Hang Seng curtailed by 329.61 points or 1.40% to 23,804.87, KOSPI lifted by 60.61 points or 2.13% to 2,899.62, Shanghai Composite jumped by 3.94 points or 0.11% to 3,567.83.

On the flip side, Jakarta Composite down by 18.92 points or 0.29% to 6,515.01, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI dipped by 10.18 points or 0.67% to 1,503.80.

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