Asian markets end mixed on Wednesday

24 Dec 2025 Evaluate
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

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