The Asian markets have made a soft start on Friday heading for the longest streak of weekly losses in five months. The regional indices were under pressure after US economy grew faster than expected and fueled concern the Federal Reserve may reduce stimulus sooner than expected, now the investors’ focus have shifted to today’s US October payrolls report. The Japanese stock market is trading lower on stronger yen, while the Chinese market was down ahead of the release of industrial production, inflation and retail sales data tomorrow. Also, a meeting of China’s leaders begins tomorrow in Beijing through Nov. 12 to map out a blueprint for economic reform.
Shanghai Composite was down by 22.68 points or 1.06% to 2,106.72, Hang Seng lost 134.50 points or 0.59% to 22,746.53, Jakarta Composite was down by 17.67 points or 0.39% to 4,468.44, KLSE Composite was down by 1.03 points or 0.06% to 1,805.58, Nikkei 225 shed 149.28 points or 1.05% to 14,079.16, Straits Times was lower by 15.00 points or 0.47% to 3,187.10, Seoul Composite was down by 10.87 points or 0.54% to 1,993.17 and Taiwan Weighted lost 43.67 points or 0.53% to 8,240.04.
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