Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Monday

16 Jan 2023 Evaluate
Most of the Asian markets traded higher in early deals on Monday, due to increased risk appetite in the market, after slower than expected US inflation and upbeat consumer sentiments data spurred hopes over slower interest rate hike by Federal Reserve. Moreover, optimism that China's sudden reopening will deliver a positive contribution to a global economic recovery this year also buoyed equity investments. Hang Seng extended gains to the fourth straight session mirroring positive trend in global indices. Meanwhile, China Sunday resumed high-speed rail services between Hong Kong and the mainland for the first time since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Bucking the trend, Japan’s Nikkei traded negative in tandem with the decline in exports pressured by the stronger local currency yen. Investors also remain cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy meeting on Wednesday amid growing speculations about a possible shift from ultra-easy policy.

Hang Seng up by 157.96 points or 0.72 % to 21,896.62, KOSPI lifted by 20.40 points or 0.85% to 2,406.49, Jakarta Composite shrunk by 10.66 points or 0.16% to 6,652.49, Taiwan enlarged by 89.15 points or 0.60% to 14,913.28, and Shanghai buoyed by 46.04 points or 1.42% to 3,241.35.

On the flip side, Nikkei 225 down by 302.62 points or 1.16% to 25,817.68, Straight times dipped 6.25 points or 0.19% to 3,287.50, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI lower by 4.44 points or 0.30% to 1,490.59.

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