Asian stocks closed shop on a weak note, with Japanese shares leading the losses as dollar hits a two-month low against the yen, on expectations that central bank’s easing measures will soon come to an end. Shanghai markets ended lower in its first session of trade this week, as investment data at the weekend reinforced fears about a slowdown in the world's number two economy. Hong Kong market went home with red mark after touching lowest level since September.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | 2,148.35 | -62.54 | -2.83 |
Hang Seng | 20,887.04 | -467.62 | -2.19 |
Jakarta Composite | 4,607.66 | -90.22 | -1.92 |
KLSE Composite | 1,742.87 | -32.25 | -1.82 |
Nikkei 225 | 12,445.38 | -843.94 | -6.35 |
Straits Times | 3,130.69 | -22.79 | -0.72 |
KOSPI Composite | 1,882.73 | -27.18 | -1.42 |
Taiwan Weighted | 7,951.66 | -164.49 | -2.03 |