Asian markets settled higher on Friday tracking strong gains on Wall Street overnight, despite surprise contraction in the US economy. Data showed that the American economy contracting at an annualized 1.4% on quarter in the first quarter of 2022 against market expectations of 1.1% growth. Further, crude prices remained choppy as traders grappled with the supply issues stemming from the Ukraine war as well as the demand impact of lockdowns in China. Chinese shares gained after authorities in China vowed to step up policy support to stabilize the economy hit by domestic Covid-19 outbreaks and rising geopolitical risks. Meanwhile, Japanese market was closed for Showa Day holiday. Jakarta Stock Exchange was closed on account of Eid al-Fitr.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 3,047.06 | 71.58 | 2.41 |
Hang Seng | 21,089.39 | 813.22 | 4.01 |
Jakarta Composite | - | - | - |
KLSE Composite | 1,600.43 | 3.12 | 0.20 |
Nikkei 225 | - | - | - |
Straits Times | 3,356.90 | 21.81 | 0.65 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,695.05 | 27.56 | 1.03 |
Taiwan Weighted | 16,592.18 | 172.80 | 1.05 |
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