Asian markets trade in red in early deals on Friday

10 Mar 2023 Evaluate
Asian markets traded in red in early deals on Friday, due to sharp sell-off in the global market amid concerns over prolonged high-interest rates in the US and on risk aversion ahead of February jobs data later today. Financial sector led the bearish trade in the indices amidst concerns that concerns that elevated interest rates are pressuring bank balance sheets due to borrower defaults. Additionally, market sentiments dulled on disappointing growth target of China set at the annual National People's Congress over the weekend. Japan’s Nikkei tumbled in the session ahead to Bank of Japan’s policy decision. Nikkei retreated sharply from multi-month high in tandem with the sharp correction in wall street overnight.

Nikkei down by 475.03 points or 1.66% to 28,148.12, Straight times lower by 25.76 points or 0.80% to 3,188.75, Hang Seng fell by 490.90 points or 2.53 % to 19,434.84, KOSPI curtailed by 25.68 points or 1.06% to 2,393.41, Taiwan diminished by 260.14 points or 1.65% to 15,510.52, Jakarta Composite dropped by 47.58 points or 0.70% to 6,752.22, Shanghai shrunk 37.71 points or 1.16% to 3,238.38 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI narrowed by 12.14 points or 0.84% to 1,437.39.

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