Asian Markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Monday

28 Jul 2025 Evaluate
Most of the Asian Markets traded in green in early deals on Monday, driven by optimism surrounding trade deals announced by President Trump with several Asian countries. The rebound followed news that the US had reached a trade deal with the EU, imposing a 15% tariff on most EU goods - half the previously threatened rate, just a week after a similar pact with Japan on auto tariffs. Traders also looked ahead to the upcoming Politburo meeting, expected to set economic direction for the rest of the year. China’s Shanghai index extended gains from last week as investors looked ahead to a fresh round of US-China trade talks set to begin in Stockholm later today. 

Hang Seng up by 71.65 points or 0.28% to 25,460.00, KOSPI lifted by 7.87 points or 0.25% to 3,203.92, Taiwan higher by 63.48 points or 0.27% to 23,427.86, Jakarta Composite jumped by 102.90 points or 1.36% to 7,646.40, Shanghai added  by 2.72 points or 0.08% to 3,596.38 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI buoyed by 4.46 points or 0.29% to 1,538.22.

On the flip side, Nikkei down by 409.23 points or 0.99% to 41,047.00 and Straight times slipped by 8.45 points or 0.20% to 4,252.61. 

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