Asian markets ended mostly lower on Wednesday as investors were cautious about the crucial economic data from China later this week. Japan’s Nikkei closed with its largest daily decline in eight months, reversing earlier session’s rally, as yen’s slide went into reverse. Meanwhile, Hong Kong market went home with a red mark, erasing some losses after Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said the government will consider curbing demand from overseas for properties if the needs of locals aren’t met. China’s Shanghai Composite ended negative as a report showed the nation’s foreign direct investment declined for the first full year since 2009 as economic growth slowed and manufacturers relocated to markets with cheaper labor.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 2,309.50 | -16.18 | -0.70 |
Hang Seng | 23,356.99 | -24.52 | -0.10 |
Jakarta Composite | 4,410.96 | 10.14 | 0.23 |
KLSE Composite | 1,682.95 | -2.94 | -0.17 |
Nikkei 225 | 10,600.44 | -278.64 | -2.56 |
Straits Times | 3,208.50 | 12.43 | 0.39 |
KOSPI Composite | 1,977.45 | -6.29 | -0.32 |
Taiwan Weighted | 7,700.43 | -64.59 | -0.83 |
