Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Monday

27 May 2024 Evaluate
Most of Asian markets traded higher in early deals on Monday, whetted by the bargain hunting after recent correction amidst the lingering concerns about the interest rate outlook. Rally in chipmakers and other technology stocks in global indices supported its counter partners in local indices. Market sentiments boosted after industrial profits in China showcased rise of 4.3% YoY in the January to April period. Meanwhile, participants are eyeing for Chinese PMI data due later this week to gauge the health of world’s second-largest economy. Japan’s Nikkei advanced followed by latest remarks from the central bank chief. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda that the central bank will proceed cautiously with inflation targeting frameworks.

Nikkei 225 up by 110.71 points 0.29% to 38,756.82, Straits Times jumped by 4.37 points 0.13% to 3,320.93, Hang Seng climbed by 56.85 points 0.30% to 18,665.79, Taiwan Weighted buoyed by 201.34 points or 0.93% to 21,766.68, KOSPI Index lifted by 12.26 points or 0.46% to 2,699.86, Jakarta Composite edged up by 1.32 points or 0.02% to 7,223.70, and Shanghai Composite was up by 11.35 points or 0.37% to 3,100.22.

On the flip side, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI narrowed by 0.21 points or 0.01% to 1,619.19.

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