Most Asian markets closed the shutter on positive note on Tuesday, with Japanese Nikkei 225 close to five-year peak after the Standard & Poor's 500 Index closed at a record high overnight on renewed hopes for a steady US recovery. However, South Korean shares gave up early gains and went home with red mark, with automakers leading the losers. In China, Shanghai market closed higher after moving in narrow range entire day, on news report stating government will tighten rules on capital inflows. Hong Kong market ended with positive mark after recouping losses in afternoon trade amidst broad regional gains. Meanwhile, investors were also hopeful for further rate cut by the European Central Bank.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 2,235.57 | 4.41 | 0.20 |
Hang Seng | 23,047.09 | 132.00 | 0.58 |
Jakarta Composite | 5,042.79 | 50.92 | 1.02 |
KLSE Composite | 1,776.73 | 24.71 | 1.41 |
Nikkei 225 | 14,180.24 | 486.20 | 3.55 |
Straits Times | 3,383.16 | 0.87 | 0.03 |
KOSPI Composite | 1,954.35 | -7.13 | -0.36 |
Taiwan Weighted | 8,163.06 | -5.99 | -0.07 |
