Asian markets end mixed on Thursday

08 Feb 2024 Evaluate
Asian markets ended mixed on Thursday on caution ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays next week. Meanwhile, investors were more anxious over when the US Federal Reserve could cut interest rates. Chinese shares gained after China appointed a veteran regulator as the new securities watchdog head, while prospects of supportive measures from Chinese authorities also boosted market sentiments. Japanese markets posted strong gains tracking Wall Street gains overnight, while the Japanese yen weakened following comments from Bank of Japan's deputy governor that rapid interest rate hikes are unlikely even after ending negative interest rate policy.

Asian Indices

Last Trade            

Change in Points

Change in %      

Shanghai Composite

2,865.90

36.20

1.26

Hang Seng

15,878.07

-203.82

-1.28

Jakarta Composite

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KLSE Composite

1,512.36

-0.75

-0.05

Nikkei 225

36,863.28

743.36

2.02

Straits Times

3,142.91

-13.24

-0.42

KOSPI Composite

2,620.32

10.74

0.41

Taiwan Weighted

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