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Asian markets finish in green on Monday
Apr-29-2024
Asian markets finished in green on Monday, kindled by the risk appetite ahead to Federal Reserve policy meeting on Wednesday, release of more earnings report, and key jobs data. Hang Seng extended winning streak to sixth straight session, recording highest level in five months. Investor sentiments buoyed with intensified bets on easing Chinese home purchase restrictions in major cities. Meanwhile, participants eyed upcoming April PMI data from China to gauge on economic health of world's second largest economy. Stock market of Japan was closed for Showa day holiday.

Asian Indices

Last Trade            

Change in Points

Change in %      

Shanghai Composite

3,113.40

24.40

0.78

Hang Seng

17,746.91

95.76

0.54

Jakarta Composite

7,155.78

119.70

1.67

KLSE Composite

1,582.66

7.50

0.48

Nikkei 225

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Straits Times

3,282.05

1.95

0.06

KOSPI Composite

2,687.44

31.11

1.16

Taiwan Weighted

20,495.52

375.01

1.83

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