Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Wednesday

20 Apr 2022 Evaluate
Most of the Asian markets traded higher in early deals on Wednesday, cheered by the positive trend in Wall street overnight after stronger than expected corporate earnings report and on technical buying after previous correction amid continued escalation in Ukraine- Russia conflict, and on lockdown in China with the flared covid-19 cases. Japanese stocks advanced with the rise in exports supported by the weaker currency yen. Japan posted a merchandise trade deficit of 412.4 billion yen in March, marking a dip of 100.8 billion yen following the downwardly revised 669.7 billion yen in February, While  exports gained by 14.7% on year and Imports jumped an annual 31.2 % as against projection of 28.9%. Even though, Shanghai stocks marked a decline after the central government didn’t meet expectations of more stimulus, as it kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged. 

Nikkei 225 up by 248.04 points or 0.92% to 27,230.55, Straight times rose by 23.11 points or 0.70% to 3,330.24, Hang Seng climbed by 172.30 points or 0.82% to 21,200.06, Taiwan lifted by 70.19 points or 0.41% to 17,063.59, KOSPI increased by 2.29 points or 0.08% to 2,721.18 , and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI added by 13.11 points or 0.83% to 1,594.25.

On the flip side, Jakarta Composite down by 5.58 points or 0.08% to 7,193.65, and Shanghai shrunk by 6.80 points or 0.21% to 3,187.23.

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