Asian markets settle higher on Monday

07 Oct 2024 Evaluate
Asian markets settled higher on Monday tracking Wall Street gains last Friday as upbeat US jobs data raised optimism about the American economy, the world’s largest, even though the data dashed expectations of aggressive rate cuts in the coming months. Meanwhile, investors were awaiting inflation data and comments from US Federal Reserve officials for further cues on interest rate path. Japanese shares lead gains and the yen slumped against the dollar after Japan's top currency diplomat issued a warning against speculative moves on the foreign exchange market. Moreover, Hong Kong shares surged after top US banks Citi and Goldman Sachs joined peers Morgan Stanley and UBS in raising their targets for key China indices, while more Chinese stimulus measures are expected. Chinese market remained closed until Tuesday for the Golden Week holiday.

Asian Indices

Last Trade            

Change in Points

Change in %      

Shanghai Composite

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--

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Hang Seng

23,099.78

362.91

1.57

Jakarta Composite

7,504.14

8.05

0.11

KLSE Composite

1,635.29

5.32

0.33

Nikkei 225

39,332.74

697.12

1.77

Straits Times

3,599.19

10.06

0.28

KOSPI Composite

2,610.38

40.67

1.56

Taiwan Weighted

22,702.56

399.85

1.76

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