Asian markets trade jubilantly on Wednesday

12 Dec 2012 Evaluate

Asian markets have made a jubilant start with some of the indices trading higher by over half a percent amid renewed optimism about the US and European economies. The Japanese market too was trading higher, as the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry reported that the index measuring tertiary industrial activity in Japan was down a seasonally adjusted 0.1 percent on month in October, standing at 99.2. That beat forecasts for a contraction of 0.4 percent following the 0.3 percent increase in September. Markets have overlooked the geo-political concern of North Korea’s rocket launch plan.

Hang Seng gained 115.32 points or 0.52% to 22,439.26, Jakarta Composite was higher by 1.09 points or 0.03% to 4,319.23, KLSE Composite was up by 4.89 points or 0.30% to 1,646.08, Straits Times was up by 12.40 points or 0.40% to 3,130.63, Seoul Composite was up by 4.08 points or 0.20% to 1,968.76. Nikkei 225 gain 44.76 points or 0.47% to 9,570.08 and Taiwan Weighted was trading higher by 51.28 points or 0.67% to 7,665.54.

On the other hand, Shanghai Composite was down by 2.38 points or 0.11% to 2,072.33 was the lone loser.

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