Asian markets ended mostly lower after a volatile session on Thursday, with mainland Chinese market extending losses from recent highs as investors took some profit ahead of key economic growth data due on Friday. Hong Kong market also closed lower, weighted down by property stocks. However, Japan's Nikkei went home with green mark after yesterday's corrective plunge. The Bank of Japan's policy meeting next week will be the major trigger for the market, as it will give investors a chance to see how much the central bank aligns its policy with the new government's monetary policy goals.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 2,284.91 | -24.59 | -1.06 |
Hang Seng | 23,339.76 | -17.23 | -0.07 |
Jakarta Composite | 4,398.38 | -12.58 | -0.29 |
KLSE Composite | 1,681.09 | -1.86 | -0.11 |
Nikkei 225 | 10,609.64 | 9.20 | 0.09 |
Straits Times | 3,195.10 | -13.40 | -0.42 |
KOSPI Composite | 1,974.27 | -3.18 | -0.16 |
Taiwan Weighted | 7,616.64 | -83.79 | -1.09 |
