Most Asian markets ended down, excluding giant Japan’s index, which closed higher in reaction to yen weakness on LDP parties’ victory with absolute majority in yesterday's general election mixed on Monday. Mainland China continued its positive journey after Friday's strong performance, while Hong Kong market went home with red mark, following other regional markets that slipped lower amid continued worries over U.S. fiscal cliff negotiations.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 2,160.34 | 9.72 | 0.45 |
Hang Seng | 22,513.61 | -92.37 | -0.41 |
Jakarta Composite | 4,315.86 | 6.99 | 0.16 |
KLSE Composite | 1,648.58 | -3.40 | -0.21 |
Nikkei 225 | 9,828.88 | 91.32 | 0.94 |
Straits Times | 3,158.70 | -9.73 | -0.31 |
KOSPI Composite | 1,983.07 | -11.97 | -0.60 |
Taiwan Weighted | 7,631.28 | -67.49 | -0.88 |
