Asian Markets trade mostly lower in early deals of Monday

14 Feb 2022 Evaluate
Most of the Asian Markets traded lower in early deals of Monday, due to the risk aversion in the market saddled by the accelerated Russia-Ukraine geopolitical tensions. Additionally, soaring inflationary pressure and woes on still lingering covid-19 spread led to hefty profit booking at prevailing levels. Japanese stocks are witnessed sharp correction as it resumed trading after Friday’s holiday. The 40 high inflation in US and a possible invasion of Russia in Ukraine dulled market sentiments. Exports in Japan weakened with the firmer local currency yen, and major slump was on technological sector. Meanwhile, Shanghai Stocks shrunk, due to hefty liquidation in real estate and property market followed by the comments from People's Bank of China that it will not employ real estate as a short-term method to stimulate the economy.

Nikkei 225 down by 568.36 points or 2.05% to 27,127.72, Hang Seng slipped by 312.45 points or 1.25% to 24,594.21, Taiwan dipped by 331.52 points or 1.81% to 17,979.42, KOSPI shrunk by 35.42points or 1.29% to 2,712.29, and Jakarta Composite narrowed by 91.27 points or 1.34% to 6,724.34. Shanghai curtailed by 21.72 points or 0.63% to 3,441.23.

Bucking the trend, Straight times edge up by 0.49 points or 0.01% to 3,429.44, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI higher by 5.14 points or 0.33% to 1,584.03.

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