Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Wednesday

04 Dec 2024 Evaluate
Asian markets traded mostly higher in early deals on Wednesday, kindled by the recent report that US job openings rose than expected, indicating continued resilience in the job market. Market participants keenly awaited for non-farm payrolls report on Friday, and additional speeches from several Fed officials to gauge the central bank’s potential policy moves this month. Investor confidence also boosted after a private survey report pointed continued growth in China's service sector, expanding for the 23rd straight month in November. PBoC’s remarks that it will adopt a supportive policy stance next year and reduce financing costs for businesses and households also buoyed the Asian indices. Japan’s Nikkei also advanced with the rise in exports amidst continued slide in local currency yen. However, some gains remained trimmed with the political turmoil in South Korea. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol had unexpectedly declared martial law late Tuesday, citing efforts to prevent opposition parties from disrupting the parliamentary process.

Nikkei 225 up by 53.86 points or 0.14% to 39,302.72, Straight times rose 14.45 points or 0.38% to 3,800.58, Hang Seng added by 16.48 points or 0.08% to 19,762.80, Jakarta Composite soared by 108.93 points or 1.45% to 7,304.95, Taiwan lifted by 176.38 points or 0.77% to 23,203.84, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI higher by 4.62 points or 0.29% to 1,611.58

On flip side, Shanghai down by 2.40 points or 0.07% to 3,376.41, and KOSPI dipped by 49.76 points or 1.51% to 2,450.34.

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