Asian markets traded mostly higher in early deals on Thursday, as the market sentiments got boosted after US Federal Reserve Bank raised interest rate by 50 basis points as widely expected, ruling out highly aggressive stance as feared. Meanwhile, gains remained capped as European Union proposed a gradual ban on Russian oil in the sixth round of sanctions against Moscow, its toughest sanctions yet against Russia. Stock markets of Japan, South Korea and Indonesia are closed for a holiday. Chinese market which resumed after a three day break advanced with the global positive cues. Meanwhile, investors side-lined followed by the sluggish data on Chinese services sector activity for April.
Hang Seng up by 83.36 points or 0.40% to 20,952.88, Taiwan lifted by 136.44 points or 0.82% to 16,702.27, Shanghai higher by 3,068.62 points or 0.71% to 3,068.62, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI buoyed by 4.93 points or 0.31% to 1,595.50.
On the flip side, Straight times down 10.01 points or 0.30% to 3,339.26.
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