Asian markets ended mixed on Wednesday due to thin volumes as traders stayed away ahead of Christmas holidays. Japan’s Nikkei declined, despite overnight gains on Wall Street led by reports of stronger-than-expected growth in the world's largest economy. Meanwhile, minutes from the Bank of Japan's October meeting showed policymakers broadly agreed real interest rates remain low, reinforcing expectations of gradual tightening and reduced monetary accommodation. South Korean shares fell on profit taking following a recent rally of tech and shipbuilding shares, while data from the Bank of South Korea showed consumer confidence in South Korea decreased to 109.90 points in December from 112.40 points in November.
| Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
| Shanghai Composite | 3,940.95 | 20.97 | 0.53 |
| Hang Seng | 25,818.93 | 44.79 | 0.17 |
| Jakarta Composite | 8,537.91 | -46.87 | -0.55 |
| KLSE Composite | 1,678.31 | 1.67 | 0.10 |
| Nikkei 225 | 50,344.10 | -68.77 | -0.14 |
| Straits Times | 4,636.34 | -2.63 | -0.06 |
| KOSPI Composite | 4,108.62 | -8.70 | -0.21 |
| Taiwan Weighted | 28,371.98 | 61.51 | 0.22 |
