Asian markets ended mostly higher on Monday as US jobs data helped allay concern that the Fed might wind down its stimulus. Japan’s Nikkei went home with strong gains following recent losses after its Prime Minister promised new tax cuts. Moreover, Japan revised its growth data for the January-to-March period to 4.1% in annualized terms, higher than the 3.5% growth initially reported. Hong Kong shares closed higher on Monday, with banks leading the way.
Markets in China are closed through Wednesday for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | - | - | - |
Hang Seng | 21,615.09 | 39.83 | 0.18 |
Jakarta Composite | 4,777.37 | -87.96 | -1.81 |
KLSE Composite | 1,787.80 | 12.21 | 0.69 |
Nikkei 225 | 13,514.20 | 636.67 | 4.94 |
Straits Times | 3,200.51 | 15.79 | 0.50 |
KOSPI Composite | 1,932.70 | 8.85 | 0.46 |
Taiwan Weighted | 8,160.55 | 65.35 | 0.81 |