Asian Markets traded mixed in early deals of Friday, saddled by the hefty retreat in US stocks followed by the ignited worries over aggressive rate hike by the Central bank, in wake of more-than- expected surge in US inflationary rate. Additionally, economic impact of lingering spread of Covid-19 and Russia-Ukraine conflicts also side-lined position takers. The annual rate of growth in consumer prices marked a climb of 7.5% YoY, highest rise since 1982, and a 0.6% monthly rise. The Japanese stock market is closed for National Foundation Day holiday. Honk Kong shares dipped in the session taking negative cues from global markets amid fears over wilting economy and inflationary pressure. While, Chinese index advanced followed by the faster credit growth in January backed by the monetary authorities to recover the economy.
Hang Seng down by 87.52 points or 0.35% to 24,836.83, Taiwan dipped by 44.59 points or 0.24% to 18,293.46, KOSPI slipped by 13.10 points or 0.47% to 2,758.83, and Jakarta Composite shrunk by 29.61 points or 0.43% to 6,794.03.
Bucking the trend, Straight times rose by 7.41 points or 0.22% to 3,435.41, Shanghai lifted by 11.80 points or 0.34% to 3,497.71 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI higher by 4.14 points or 0.26% to 1,574.24.
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