Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Wednesday

04 Jun 2025 Evaluate
Asian markets traded mostly higher in early deals on Wednesday, kindled by the optimism over amicable trade agreements being reached between the US and its trade partners over the weekend, following recent uncertainties. Additionally, a tech rally, particularly in chipmaker stocks, has contributed to the upward momentum, while major currencies in the region have strengthened against the US dollar. The conclusion of South Korea’s presidential election and the reduction of political uncertainty also supported market sentiments. Japan’s Nikkei snapped a three-day losing streak with the strong cues from Wall Street overnight and on rise in exports with the weaker local currency yen.

Nikkei 225 rose by 322.17 points or 0.86% to 37,768.98, Hang Seng up by 154.74 points 0.66% to 23,667.23, Taiwan Weighted higher by 433.34 points or 2.05% to 21,560.27, Jakarta Composite lifted by 28.03 points or 0.40% to 7,072.85, KOSPI Index increased by 65.86 points or 2.44% to 2,764.83, and Shanghai Composite jumped by 14.60 points or 0.43% to 3,376.58.

On the flip side, Straits Times down by 5.28 points 0.14% to 3,889.10, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI diminished 1.36 points or 0.09% to 1,501.89.

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