Asian markets trade mixed in early deals on Friday

31 Dec 2021 Evaluate

Asian equity benchmarks traded mixed in early deals on Friday, in a thin holiday trade with lack of risk appetite in the market. US markets ended lower overnight with the persisting worries over rapid spread of Omicron cases world-wide. With early indications that the Omicron variant causes milder symptoms, traders seem optimistic the new strain will not derail the economic recovery. Trading activity is also somewhat subdued as some traders looked to get a head start on New Year's festivities. The Japanese stock market is closed for New Year's Day holiday on Friday. Markets in Indonesia, South Korea and Taiwan are also closed for holidays.

Straight times down by 2.96 points or 0.09% to 3,123.68, and, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI lower by 9.20 points or 0.60% to 1,534.41.

On the flip side, Hang Seng up by 285.66 points or 1.24% to 23,397.67, and Shanghai Composite rose by 12.95 points or 0.36% to 3,632.14.

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