Asian markets settle mostly higher on Wednesday

19 Jun 2024 Evaluate
Asian markets settled mostly higher on Wednesday tracking Wall Street gains overnight, while a weaker-than-expected US retail sales report reinforced expectations of an early rate cut by the Federal Reserve. However, some gains were limited as commentary from a slew of Fed officials emphasizing the need for more evidence of cooling inflation before lowering rates. Seoul shares gained as technology shares surged on bullish outlook for Artificial Intelligence technology. Japanese shares marginally rose by tracking an overnight rally in US semiconductor shares led by Nvidia. Meanwhile, the minutes of Bank of Japan's April policy meeting showed policymakers debating about the weak yen's impact on inflation, which has remained relatively low compared with other major economies.

Asian Indices

Last Trade            

Change in Points

Change in %      

Shanghai Composite

3,018.05

-12.20

-0.40

Hang Seng

18,430.39

514.84

2.79

Jakarta Composite

6,726.92

-7.91

-0.12

KLSE Composite

1,599.79

-6.34

-0.39

Nikkei 225

38,570.76

88.65

0.23

Straits Times

3,309.02

7.24

0.22

KOSPI Composite

2,797.33

33.41

1.19

Taiwan Weighted

23,209.54

452.11

1.95

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