Asian markets ended mixed on Wednesday ahead of US Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes as well as US inflation data for further clues on interest rate cuts, while persisting conflict in the Middle East has also weighed on market sentiments. Chinese shares dropped on severe selling pressure after officials failed to boost confidence in stimulus plans aimed at reviving the economy. Hong Kong shares fell after reports that China's finance ministry is set to hold a media briefing on fiscal policy on Saturday. Meanwhile, Japanese shares advanced by tracking Wall Street gains overnight and as tech shares outperforming due to easing of US Treasury yields.
| Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
| Shanghai Composite | 3,258.86 | -230.92 | -7.09 |
| Hang Seng | 20,637.24 | -289.55 | -1.40 |
| Jakarta Composite | 7,501.28 | -55.86 | -0.74 |
| KLSE Composite | 1,634.91 | -0.71 | -0.04 |
| Nikkei 225 | 39,277.96 | 340.42 | 0.87 |
| Straits Times | 3,595.66 | 19.97 | 0.56 |
| KOSPI Composite | -- | -- | -- |
| Taiwan Weighted | 22,659.08 | 47.69 | 0.21 |
