Asian markets end mixed on Wednesday

19 Mar 2025 Evaluate
Asian markets ended mixed on Wednesday tracking Wall Streets’ overnight fall following growing concerns over US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies, while investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's policy decision with focus on its updated projections for economic growth and inflation. Meanwhile, rising US recession fears and tensions flared over Gaza have also added pressure on market sentiments. Chinese shares marginally fell amid reports that banks are slashing rates on consumer loans to record rates, following efforts by policymakers to stabilize growth and counter US tariffs. Japan's Nikkei 225 declined as the Bank of Japan left rates steady and signaled concern about the impact of trade tensions on the global economy.

Asian Indices

Last Trade            

Change in Points

Change in %      

Shanghai Composite

3,426.43

-3.33

-0.10

Hang Seng

24,771.14

30.57

0.12

Jakarta Composite

6,311.66

88.27

1.40

KLSE Composite

1,517.66

-10.15

-0.66

Nikkei 225

37,751.88

-93.54

-0.25

Straits Times

3,908.31

13.34

0.34

KOSPI Composite

2,628.62

16.28

0.62

Taiwan Weighted

21,960.83

-310.84

-1.42


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