Asian markets trade mostly in green in early deals on Friday

01 Mar 2024 Evaluate
Most of the Asian markets traded in green in early deals on Friday, as the investors braced the latest US PCE price index which came in line with the Federal Reserve’s estimates and raised optimism for a June interest rate cut by the US central bank. Shanghai composite advanced and is in track of third consecutive weekly win amidst intensified bets on stronger support measures by Beijing during next week's annual plenary session also lifted confidence. Meanwhile, a private survey estimate indicated that China manufacturing for February surged the most since August 2023 contrasting with official prints that indicated an extended fall. Japan’s Nikkei also surged in the session with the tech rally led by AI frenzy, strong corporate earnings and larger foreign investments with the weaker local currency yen. Stock market of South Korea is closed for Independence Day.

Nikkei 225 rose by 766.75 points 1.92% to 39,932.94, Straits Times added 2.63 points 0.08% to 3,144.48, Hang Seng up 124.62 points 0.75% to 16,636.06, Shanghai Composite increased by 2.64 points or 0.09% to 3,017.81.

On the flip side, Jakarta Composite dipped by 44.92 points or 0.62% to 7,271.19, Taiwan Weighted down 21.85 points or 0.12% to 18,944.92, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI lower by 10.61 points or 0.68% to 1,540.83.

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