Asian markets trade in green early deals on Wednesday

15 Mar 2023 Evaluate
Most of the Asian markets traded in green in early deals on Wednesday, kindled by the optimism after the release of slower than expected February CPI inflation data. Moreover, efforts of US regulators to control the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank turmoil also lifted investor sentiments. Bargain hunting after recent sharp corrections also fuelled investment inflow. However, some gains remained trimmed as the better than expected inflation rate spooked bets over continued aggressive Fed interest rates. Japan’s Nikkei advanced snapping three day losing streak as the financial stocks rebounded on bargain hunting with the positive Wall Street overnight. Meanwhile, minutes from the Bank of Japan’s January meeting reiterated the need to retain ultra-dovish policies, reasoning that it will take time to achieve the 2% inflation target in a sustainable and stable manner.

Nikkei rose by 29.76 points or 0.11% to 27,251.80, Straight times up by 35.72 points or 1.14% to 3,165.47, Hang Seng added by 242.39 points or 1.24% to 19,490.35, Jakarta Composite widened by 10.05 points or 0.15% to 6,651.86, KOSPI enlarged by 38.60 points or 1.64% to 2,387.57, Taiwan lifted by 78.89 points or 0.51% to 15,439.31, Shanghai supported 21.84 points or 0.67% to 3,267.15 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI higher by 11.28 points or 0.81% to 1,405.11.

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