Asian Markets trade mostly in red in early deals of Friday

18 Feb 2022 Evaluate

Most of the Asian Markets traded lower in early deals of Friday, as the risk sentiments got dampened with the reports of an imminent war between Russia and Ukraine. The lingering geo-political tensions had been curtailing investment potential in the market for weeks. The potentially impending war may hamper access about 7% of global energy market, counting on the fact that Russia, major energy producing nation. Additionally, rising inflationary pressure which is on a 40 year high and the ongoing plans of Federal Reserve to surge in the interest rate also side line the market participants. Japanese stocks extended losses from the previous session amid weak cues from overseas market and on sinking crude oil prices. Consumer Price Index of Japan rose by 0.5% YoY, weaker than the projection of 0.6% and down from 0.8% in December. While, consumer prices were up 0.1% on MoM basis. However, Chinese stocks are in a upper note on a better than expected inflation data and recovery hopes.

Nikkei 225 down by 80.69 points or 0.30% to 27,152.18, Hang Seng dipped by 71.30 points or 0.29% to 24,721.47, Taiwan narrowed by 26.32 points or 0.14% to 18,242.25, KOSPI shrunk by 0.69 points or 0.03% to 2,743.40,  and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI lower by 2.17 points or 0.14% to 1,602.85.

Bucking the trend, Straight times rose by 0.97 points or 0.03% to 3,442.54, Jakarta Composite widened by 54.57 points or 0.80% to 6,889.69, and Shanghai enlarged by 10.36 points or 0.30% to 3,478.40.

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