Asian markets trade mostly in green in early deals on Friday

13 Jan 2023 Evaluate
Most of the Asian markets were trading in green in early deals on Friday, tracking positive global cues overnight after data showed that a drop in US consumer prices inflation in December raised expectations the Fed will slow down the pace of its interest rate hikes ahead. Chinese shares gained with optimism that the Chinese economy was set for a robust recovery from the pandemic. However, Japanese shares dropped as a stronger yen dimmed the outlook for export earnings. Moreover, the Fed is expected to raise interest rates by at least 25 basis points at its next meeting, also influenced Japanese market sentiment.

Straight times rose 8.99 points or 0.28% to 3,276.77, KOSPI lifted by 20.59 points or 0.87% to 2,385.69, Shanghai buoyed by 15.03 points or 0.48% to 3,178.48, and Taiwan increased by 102.07 points or 0.69% to 14,833.71, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI up by 3.04 points or 0.2% to 1,491.70, and Hang Seng tad higher by 5.31 points or 0.02% to 21,519.41.

On the flip side, Nikkei 225 down by 330.16 points or 1.25% to 26,119.66, and Jakarta Composite declined by 17.71 points or 0.27% to 6,612.22.

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