Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Wednesday

01 Feb 2023 Evaluate
Most of the Asian markets traded higher in early deals on Wednesday, kindled by the bargain hunting after previous sessional loss and on optimism with the firm global indices after further dip in US inflationary pressures. Besides, stronger than expected earnings updates also supported investor sentiments. However, caution ahead to key central bank decisions capped some investments. Japan’s Nikkei edged higher in the session in line with rally on Wall Street overnight.  Technological and financial stocks led gains in the session, while the chip equipment sector remained under pressure from new export restrictions in China that may affect the group. Stock market of Malaysia is closed for Federal Territory Day.

Nikkei 225 up by 18.90 points or 0.07% to 27,346.01, Hang Seng rose by 60.02 points or 0.27% to 21,902.35, KOSPI widened by 11.05 points or 0.46% to 2,436.13, Jakarta Composite enlarged by 30.74 points or 0.45% to 6,870.08, Taiwan added by 75.84 points or 0.50% to 15,341.04, and Shanghai lifted by 3.26 points or 0.10% to 3,258.93.

On the flip side, Straight times down 5.59 points or 0.17% to 3,360.08.

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