Asian markets trade mixed in early deals on Wednesday

16 Oct 2024 Evaluate
Asian markets traded mixed in early deals on Wednesday, saddled by the selloff in energy and technological sector stocks with its global counter partners. Investors refrained from hefty position taking amidst earnings season and geared up for the US presidential election. Japan’s Nikkei tumbled counting on decline in August machinery orders followed by sluggish manufacturing and non-manufacturing sector data. Bucking the trend, Hang Seng picked up after China's Housing Minister announced a press briefing Thursday that’s expected to offer details of support measures for the property market. 

Nikkei 225 tumble by 719.29 points 1.80% to 39,191.26, Taiwan Weighted dipped by 224.98 points or 0.97% to 23,067.06, KOSPI Index diminished by 17.33 points or 0.66% to 2,616.12, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI lower by 9.57 points or 0.58% to 1,632.40

On the flip side, Hang Seng up by 182.98 points 0.89% to 20,501.77, Straits Times rose by 15.22 points 0.42% to 3,610.69, Jakarta Composite higher by 1.89 points or 0.02% to 7,628.84, and Shanghai Composite added by 12.72 points or 0.40% to 3,214.01.

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