Most of the Asian equity benchmarks traded lower in early deals on Thursday, due to the risk aversion in the market amid concerns over Chinese economic downturn due to the extended covid restrictions. Moreover, US Federal Reserve’s less hawkish tone in its meeting minutes amid soaring inflationary pressure also worried investors. Japanese stocks narrowed in the session pressured by the negative tone in US futures overnight. Meanwhile, investors eyed on much awaited announcement from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida about plans to resume accepting foreign tourists in June, further relaxing border controls. Shanghai shares edged higher in the session followed by the expectations over government support to revive the pandemic-stuck economic growth. Indonesia is closed for Ascension Day holiday.
Nikkei 225 down by 40.85 points or 0.15% to 26,636.95, Hang Seng dipped by 25.47 points or 0.13% to 20,145.80, Taiwan Weighted declined by 102.71 points or 0.64% to 16,001.32, KOSPI narrowed by 4.48 points or 0.17% to 2,612.74, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI lower by 2.17 points or 0.14% to 1,537.73.
Bucking the trend, Straight times up by 26.02 points or 0.82% to 3,205.60 and Shanghai Composite buoyed by 20.35 points or 0.65% to 3,127.81
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