Asian equity markets ended mostly up with Japanese stocks jumped to their highest level in over five years after the dollar surged above the 100 yen mark and US jobs data boosted sentiment. Bucking the trend Seoul market closed lower amid worries among South Korean automakers about the weak yen cheapening Japan's exports. Chinese market ended higher as heavyweight bank and real estate stocks gained on expected solid profit growth. Hong Kong shares finished trade on firm note, following impressive gains of other bourses.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 2,246.83 | 13.86 | 0.62 |
Hang Seng | 23,321.22 | 109.74 | 0.47 |
Jakarta Composite | 5,105.94 | 16.60 | 0.33 |
KLSE Composite | 1,772.38 | 6.31 | 0.36 |
Nikkei 225 | 14,607.54 | 416.06 | 2.93 |
Straits Times | 3,443.77 | 10.99 | 0.32 |
KOSPI Composite | 1,944.75 | -34.70 | -1.75 |
Taiwan Weighted | 8,280.26 | -5.63 | -0.07 |