Asian markets trade mixed in early deals of Thursday

17 Feb 2022 Evaluate
Asian markets traded mixed in early deals of Thursday, with the risk aversion followed by the resurfaced Ukraine tensions. As per reports, Russia is moving critical units closer to Ukraine's border, despite Moscow's insistence on pulling back. Moreover, investors closely eyed on the impending release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting. Although, upbeat corporate earnings news buoyed some investments in the session. Japanese shares retreated from previous session’s gains saddled by the lackluster overnight finish in Wall Street and on continued woes over the spike in domestic new coronavirus infections. In addition to that, Japan’s January exports came in far below expectations. On the flip side, Chinese stocks advanced with the surge in foreign investments, after the investment banks upgraded Chinese stocks.

Nikkei 225 down by 266.66 points or 0.97% to 27,193.74, Hang Seng dipped by 154.40 points or 0.62% to 24,564.50, Taiwan narrowed by 14.48 points or 0.08% to 18,216.99, Jakarta Composite curtailed by 49.15 points or 0.72% to 6,801.05.

Bucking the trend, Straight times rose by 12.48 points or 0.36% to 3,451.78, KOSPI buoyed by 15.23 points or 0.56% to 2,744.91, Shanghai enlarged by 11.99 points or 0.35% to 3,477.82, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI higher by 2.79 points or 0.17% to 1,605.99.

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