The Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday, due to cautiousness in the global markets ahead to the impending Fed monetary policy decision. US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points as it faces two major risks of soaring inflation and economic recession. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its global growth forecast to 3.2% from 3.6%. Heng Seng tumbled in the session with the profit taking after previous sessional rally and in line with the easing US index. Additionally, lockdown in Wuhan city of China with the country’s strict zero-Covid policy has raised concerns over economic health of the country. Bucking the trend, Japan rebounded after two straight sessional losses.
Nikkei 225 up by 49.51 points or 0.18% to 27,704.72, Taiwan rose by 14.38 points or 0.10% to 14,821.16, Jakarta Composite climbed by 2.55 points or 0.04% to 6,874.09 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI lifted by 1.86 points or 0.13% to 1,465.55.
Bucking the trend, Straights times down 7.52 points or 0.24% to 3,184.60, Hang Seng narrowed by 315.42 points 1.51% to 20,590.46, KOSPI curtailed by 13.31 points or 0.55% to 2,399.65, and Shanghai shrunk by 3.07 points or 0.09% to 3,274.37.
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