Asian markets extended gains on Wednesday, with most major markets ending higher with investors centering on the hopes of US negotiations to avert a budget crunch looming at the end of the year. Meanwhile, Japanese market went home with green mark as the yen touched its lowest levels against the dollar and euro since 2011, after minutes from the Bank of Japan's November meeting reflected a pacifist tilt and some determination to drive the yen lower. However, Taiwan's market lagged the region ending lower; while bourses in Hong Kong remained closed for holiday.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 2,219.13 | 5.52 | 0.25 |
Hang Seng | - | - | - |
Jakarta Composite | 4275.09 | 24.88 | 0.59 |
KLSE Composite | 1,671.58 | 2.18 | 0.13 |
Nikkei 225 | 10,230.36 | 150.24 | 1.49 |
Straits Times | 3,180.81 | 12.24 | 0.39 |
KOSPI Composite | 1,982.25 | 0.43 | 0.02 |
Taiwan Weighted | 7,634.19 | -2.38 | -0.03 |
