Most Asian indices trade weak amid unsupportive global leads

07 Nov 2011 Evaluate

Majority of equity indices in Asia slipped in to the negative terrain in Monday trades as investors in the region took profits off the table amid lingering concerns over the Euro-zone debt crisis. On one hand Greek PM has agreed to step down in order to allow the creation of a unity government that will help secure international aid and avert a default on its massive debt, while on the other, Italian Prime Minister struggled to remain in power ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote on Tuesday. Sentiments also were undermined by the weak US market close over the weekend.

The benchmark in Japan remained the top laggard in the space slipping by around half a percent as investors took profits off the table after a sharp two percent surge on Friday. However, shares in Taiwan traded on a positive note with moderate gains of around a quarter percent.

Shanghai Composite declined 7.83 points or 0.31% to 2,520.46, Hang Seng shed 29.67 points or 0.15% to 19,813.12, Nikkei 225 slipped 38.22 points or 0.43% to 8,763.18 and Seoul Composite dropped 5.14 points or 0.27% to 1,923.27.

On the flipside, Jakarta Composite inched up 1.48 points or 0.04% to 3,785.10 and Taiwan Weighted gained 21.27 points or 0.28% to 7,624.50.

Stock markets in Malaysia and Singapore remained closed in observance of public holiday.

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