Most of the Asian markets traded lower in early deals of Friday registering lowest level in over a month, on account of worries over global economic health due to surging inflation, still lingering Russia- Ukraine war, and on chances of aggressive interest rate hike by US Federal Reserve. Moreover, continuing spread of corona virus infections also resulted market discontent. Japanese index snapped straight fourth sessional winning streak and retreated sharply on profit booking at prevailing higher note. Nikkei tumbled with the negative global cues and as exports declined. Meanwhile, investor’s keenly eyed for fuel aid and extra budget in relief package. The manufacturing sector in Japan continued to rise in April, at a PMI score of 53.4. Though Chinese stocks gained marginally with the technical buying, yet the no respite lockdowns limited the gains.
Nikkei 225 down by 442.46 points or 1.61% to 27,110.60, Hang Seng dipped by 46.07 points or 0.22% to 20,636.15, Taiwan slipped by 109.65 points or 0.64% to 17,018.30, KOSPI decreased by 21.10 points or 0.77% to 2,707.11, Jakarta Composite shrunk by 70.65 points or 0.97% to 7,205.54 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI diminished by 0.31 points or 0.02% to 1,598.01.
On the flip side Straight times rose by 1.95 points or 0.06% to 3,350.41 and Shanghai higher by 8.03 points or 0.26% to 3,087.84.
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