Asian Markets trade mostly in red in early deals of Monday

14 Mar 2022 Evaluate
Most of the Asian Markets traded in red in early deals of Monday, as the investor sentiments got dulled with the lingering concerns over economic ramifications of the Russian strike on Ukraine, and intensifying inflation pressure. Despite of the diplomatic talks Russia-Ukraine failed to reach ceasefire agreement. Moreover, investors side-lined ahead to the potential interest rate hike by US Federal Reserve, and as US consumer sentiments for the month of March tumbled to a ten-year low level. Japanese stocks rebounded in the session on bargain hunting after sharp correction in previous session. Major exporters picked up in Japan with the weaker local currency yen. Shanghai shares tumbled in the session with the lingering surge in Covid-19 cases and as country re-imposed restrictions to contain the infection. China reported rise of daily Covid-19 cases to a two-year high. In addition, steep dip in February's new bank loans also weighed sentiments.

Hang Seng down by 663.86 points or 3.21% to 19,889.93, Straight times slipped by 19.08 points or 0.59% to 3,230.58, KOSPI dipped by 16.73 points or 0.63% to 2,644.55, Taiwan narrowed by 11.79 points or 0.07 to 17,252.95, Shanghai diminished by 44.36 points or 1.50% to 3,265.39 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI lower by 7.19 points or 0.46% to 1,561.03.

Bucking the trend, Nikkei 225 up by 252.32 points or 1.00% to 25,415.10, Jakarta Composite rose by 31.92 points or 0.46% to 6,954.52.

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