Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Wednesday

11 Jun 2025 Evaluate
Asian markets traded mostly higher in early deals on Wednesday, kindled by the optimism after news that China and the US have established a framework for continuing trade discussions, building on the trade truce reached the previous month. The upcoming US jobs report created positive anticipation, offering insights into the US economy. An improving outlook for South Korean exports, particularly in semiconductors with the optimism over President Lee Jae-myung’s proposed economic reforms and stimulus plans boosted investor sentiments. Japan’s Nikkei extended gains to the fourth straight session with the softer local currency yen. Meanwhile, inflation concerns eased after Japan’s producer prices jumped by 3.2% year-on-year in May, the slowest pace in eight months.

Nikkei 225 up by 179.08 points or 0.47% to 38,390.59, Hang Seng rose by 229.60 points 0.94% to 24,392.47, Taiwan Weighted higher by 160.69 points or 0.72% to 22,402.83, KOSPI Index increased by 26.76 points or 0.93% to 2,898.61, Shanghai Composite jumped by 18.18 points or 0.53% to 3,403.00, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI added 7.03 points or 0.46% to 1,523.98.

On the flip side, Straits Times down by 21.07 points 0.54% to 3,912.73, and Jakarta Composite narrowed by 29.01 points or 0.40% to 7,201.74.

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