Most of the Asian equity indices are trading in the red terrain on last day of Calendar Year 2012 in Eve-shortened trade amid concerns about the US fiscal cliff. However, Chinese shares gained ground after manufacturing data showed that the sector is extending its recovery. The China manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to a final reading of 51.5, an upward revision from the preliminary 50.9 result and an improvement from November’s PMI of 50.5.
Hang Seng dipped 9.67 points or 0.04% to 22,656.92, KLSE Composite declined 5.75 points or 0.34% to 1,675.58 and Straits Times was down by 23.46 points or 0.74% to 3,168.34.
On the flip side, Shanghai Composite was up by 25.08 points or 1.12% to 2,258.33.
However, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan markets remained closed for trade today on the account of public holiday.
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