Asian markets trade in red in early deals on Wednesday

22 Jun 2022 Evaluate
Asian markets traded in red in early deals on Wednesday, as the participants side-lined on caution ahead to the US Federal Reserve Chairman’s two-day testimony, which will start today. Jerome Powell’s testimony, can be a gauge on upcoming monetary policy measures by the central bank. Meanwhile, soaring inflationary pressure, ramifications over aggressive interest rate hikes and prospects of global recession dulled investor sentiments. Japan’s Nikkei retreated from previous session’s modest gains amid concerns over wilting local currency yen and its impact over broader economy. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan affirmed ultra-dovish monetary policy to revamp the economy. 

Nikkei 225 down by 35.41 points or 0.13% to 26,210.90, Straight times slipped 12.81 points or 0.41% to 3,104.67, Hang Seng decreased by 269.55 points 1.25% to 21,290.04, Taiwan lower by 320.08 points or 2.04% to 15,408.56, KOSPI narrowed by 42.28 points or 1.76% to 2,366.65, Jakarta Composite curtailed by 21.24 points or 0.30% to 7,022.83, Shanghai dipped by 10.77 points or 0.33% to 3,295.95, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI narrowed by 10.08 points or 0.69% to 1,447.80.

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