Asian markets trade in red in early deals on Monday

14 Aug 2023 Evaluate
Asian markets traded in red in early deals on Monday, as the spiked July US producer prices spooked woes over continued hawkish Federal Reserve. The consumer price index inflation for the month also has rose more than expected, accelerating concerns over a potential resurgence in inflationary pressure. Hang Seng tumbled the most among Asian indices, saddled with the lingering concerns over Chinese economy with the ailing property sector and on uncertainty over monetary policy stimulus. Japan’s Nikkei also plunged with the sharp correction across most sectors, led by exporters and technology stocks. Exporters were mostly down with the stronger local currency yen.

Nikkei 225 down 387.59 points or 1.19% to 32,086.06, Straight times dipped by 62.26 points or 1.89% to 3,232.02, Hang Seng slipped by 459.08 points or 2.41% to 18,616.11, Taiwan shrunk by 254.28 points or 1.53% to 16,346.97, KOSPI diminished by 26.22 points or 1.01% to 2,565.04, Jakarta Composite curtailed by 12.55 points or 0.18% to 6,867.43, Shanghai narrowed by 32.35 points or 1.02% to 3,156.90, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI lower by 3.01 points or 0.21% to 1,454.15.

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