Asian markets trade in green in early deals on Wednesday

20 Jul 2022 Evaluate
Asian markets traded in green in early deals of Wednesday, on account of risk appetite in the market after better than expected corporate earnings reports of major companies, curtailed bets over truculent interest rate hikes by Federal Reserve, and slackened fears of aggressive global economic slowdown. Additionally, bargain hunting after previous sessional retreat also buoyed the upward trend. Japan’s Nikkei soared higher, extending gaining streak to fifth straight session as it mirrored rally of Wall Street overnight, with major gains in technology, exporter and financial sector. Nikkei registered its highest level in over a month in today's trade. Meanwhile, participants keenly eyed on the key two-day monetary policy meeting of Bank of Japan. The BoJ is widely anticipated to stick on to its dovish policy. China’s Shanghai also advanced followed by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s affirmation about government’s focus on jobs, flexibility on the economic growth, and a shift toward making its COVID-19 control measures more targeted.

Nikkei 225 soared by 664.50 points or 2.46% to 27,626.18, Straights times jumped 41.62 points or 1.33% to 3,159.41, Hang Seng buoyed by 369.57 points 1.79% to 21,030.63, Taiwan up by 159.72 points or 1.09% to 14,853.80, Jakarta Composite surged by 121.41 points or 1.80% to 6,857.50, KOSPI lifted by 8.16 points or 1.09% to 2,396.79, Shanghai widened by 21.82 points or 0.67% to 3,301.25 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI enlarged by 6.44 points or 0.45% to 1,435.20.

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