Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Monday

03 Jun 2024 Evaluate

Most of Asian markets traded higher in early deals on Monday, as the April US core PCE inflation came in line with estimates spurring Fed interest rate-cut hopes. Risk appetite in the market got boosted followed by upbeat manufacturing PMI data in China. Chinese manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in nearly two years in May, beating estimates released. Even though, some gains remained trimmed amidst jitters that US along with its allies might take steps against Chinese firms and banks over Beijing’s support for Russia’s war against Ukraine. Japan’s Nikkei advanced in the session for the second straight session with the rally in heavyweights, technology and financial sector stocks. Softer local currency yen also buoyed third currency investments. Meanwhile, Japanese companies increased spending on plant and equipment by 6.8% YoY in the first quarter of 2024, rising for the twelfth consecutive quarter but slowing from a 16.4% gain in the fourth quarter of 2023. Stock market of Malaysia is closed for Yang Dipertuan Agong's Birthday holiday.

Nikkei 225 up by 475.03 points 1.23% to 38,962.93, Straits Times rose by 14.14 points 0.42% to 3,350.73, Hang Seng added by 418.72 points 2.26% to 18,498.33, Taiwan Weighted down by 387.04 points or 1.83% to 21,561.26, Jakarta Composite slipped by 96.87 points or 1.39% to 7,067.61, and KOSPI Index lifted by 50.63 points or 1.92% to 2,687.15.

On the flip side, Shanghai Composite enlarged by 15.79 points or 0.51% to 3,071.02.

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