Asian markets trade in red in early deals on Friday

08 Sep 2023 Evaluate
Asian markets traded in red in early deals on Friday, as the market sentiments dampened with the woes over ramifications of continued interest rate hikes after solid US economic data spurred chances for more tighter monetary policy stance by Federal Reserve. Additionally, sluggish Chinese services sector and trade data intensified concerns about the country’s wilting economy. Japan’s Nikkei extended losses to second straight session as the investments saddled after Japan’s second quarter GDP growth registered lower than expected. Hefty sell off in technological and export sector stocks also fuelled the negative momentum. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has canceled the morning trading session after the issuance of a Black Rainstorm Warning alert.

Nikkei 225 down 438.13 points or 1.33% to 32,552.95, Straight times dipped by 12.86 points or 0.40% to 3,213.73, Taiwan narrowed by 26.38 points or 0.16% to 16,592.76, KOSPI curtailed by 16.72 points or 0.66% to 2,531.54, Jakarta Composite diminished by 33.04 points or 0.48% to 6,921.77, Shanghai slipped by 13.51 points or 0.43% to 3,108.84 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI declined 4.26 points or 0.29% to 1,455.81.

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