Asian markets ended mixed on Friday, with thin trade as markets in South Korea, Taiwan, and mainland China were closed for public holidays. Market sentiment was under pressure from growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates again in October. However, some support came as crude oil prices fell and the global bond selloff lost momentum, driven by reports that Iran has submitted a proposal to the United States to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.
Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
Shanghai Composite | -- | -- | -- |
Hang Seng | 24,510.09 | -251.04 | -1.01 |
Jakarta Composite | 6,241.89 | -56.72 | -0.91 |
KLSE Composite | 1,671.62 | -0.69 | -0.04 |
Nikkei 225 | 66,364.20 | 850.21 | 1.30 |
Straits Times | 5,711.12 | 27.75 | 0.49 |
KOSPI Composite | -- | -- | -- |
Taiwan Weighted | -- | -- | -- |
