Asian markets trade in red in early deals on Wednesday

14 Feb 2024 Evaluate
Asian markets traded in red in early deals on Wednesday, as the hotter than expected January US inflation reading snapped possibility of early interest rate cut by Federal Reserve. Hefty sell off in mining, financial and technology sector stocks saddled the indices. Stock markets of China and Taiwan are closed for Chinese New Year holidays. HangSeng fell for the fourth straight session with the negative global indices and on concerns surrounding wilting Chinese economic health amid lack of intensive monetary stimulus measures. Japan’s Nikkie retreated the most among Asian indices as participants booked their profit after its previous session’s 34 year high hit. However, some losses remained trimmed as participants counted on lingering ultra dovish BoJ monetary policy, strong corporate earnings and weaker local currency yen. Indonesia market is close for Election Day.

Nikkei 225 fell by 362.54 points or 0.95% to 37,601.43, Straits Times down 13.03 points 0.41% to 3,128.84, Hang Seng narrowed 131.49 points 0.84% to 15,746.58, KOSPI Index slipped 26.95 points or 1.02% to 2,622.69 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI curtailed by 4.45 points or 0.29% to 1,526.92.

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