Asian markets trade in green in early deals on Wednesday

26 Mar 2025 Evaluate
Asian markets traded in green in early deals on Wednesday, buoyed by the risk appetite in the market as the larger-than-expected dip in US consumer confidence in March rekindled optimism regarding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Market sentiments also lifted with the increased bets over tariff exemptions from the US administration after the President Trump on Monday hinted that he might offer breaks on reciprocal tariffs scheduled for April 2. Rally in tech, consumers, and property sector stocks led gains in Asian indices. Hong Kong’s exports and imports marked rise at its fastest pace in 13 months. Japan’s Nikkei advanced for second straight session mirroring gains of Wall Street overnight and on sharp dip in local currency yen, which attracts foreign investors. Meanwhile, participants continued to analyse the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy outlook, after minutes from the January meeting suggested that policymakers remain open to further interest rate hikes.

Nikkei 225 up by 323.12 points or 0.86% to 38,103.66, Straits Times added by 12.31 points or 0.31% to 3,966.84, Hang Seng rose by 57.80 points or 0.25% to 23,402.05, KOSPI Index increased by 29.72 points or 1.14% to 2,645.53, Taiwan Weighted buoyed by 7.76 points or 0.03% to 22,280.95, Jakarta Composite advanced by 205.16 points or 3.29% to 6,440.78, Shanghai Composite widened by 5.99 points or 0.18% to 3,375.97 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI lifted by 12.10 points or 0.80% to 1,525.70.

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