Snapping earlier session’s losses, most Asian markets closed higher on Wednesday, as investors sentiments were boosted with solid US data and the Federal Reserve's re-dedication to monetary stimulus, taking Italy's political gridlock in stride. However, Japan's Nikkei went home with red mark as the yen firmed hurting exporters. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s market ended marginally higher amid speculation that policymakers in Beijing will take steps to bolster equities.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 2,313.22 | 19.88 | 0.87 |
Hang Seng | 22,577.01 | 57.32 | 0.25 |
Jakarta Composite | 4,716.42 | 53.38 | 1.14 |
KLSE Composite | 1,624.14 | -0.04 | - |
Nikkei 225 | 11,253.97 | -144.84 | -1.27 |
Straits Times | 3,261.12 | 6.86 | 0.21 |
KOSPI Composite | 2,004.04 | 4.03 | 0.20 |
Taiwan Weighted | 7,897.98 | 17.08 | 0.22 |