Asian markets settle mixed on Tuesday

08 Apr 2025 Evaluate
Asian markets settled mixed on Tuesday, as Japanese shares gained after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Japan is likely to be prioritized in tariff negotiations with the Trump administration. Chinese shares rose after China said it will take countermeasures against the US threat of an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods, noting that the move is groundless and just a typical unilateral bullying practice. Hong Kong shares settled up as Chinese state funds intervened by purchasing exchange-traded funds to prop up the market. Meanwhile, the Indonesian market sank as markets reopened after a week-long Eid holiday break and reacted to global market turmoil caused by US tariffs.

Asian Indices

Last Trade            

Change in Points

Change in %      

Shanghai Composite

3,145.55

48.97

1.56

Hang Seng

20,127.68

299.38

1.49

Jakarta Composite

5,996.14

-514.48

-8.58

KLSE Composite

1,443.56

-0.24

-0.02

Nikkei 225

33,012.58

1,876.00

5.68

Straits Times

3,469.47

-71.03

-2.05

KOSPI Composite

2,334.23

6.03

0.26

Taiwan Weighted

18,459.95

-772.40

-4.18

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