The Asian markets presented a mixed bag of performances, with notable gains in Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Taiwan’s Weighted index, while India’s GIFT Nifty and Singapore’s Straits Times showed minor declines.
Nikkei 225 surges by 1.65%
The Nikkei 225 continued its upward momentum, climbing 626.83 points (+1.65%) to trade at 38,546.38. Strong market sentiment helped the index reach a high of 38,621.94, while its low of 38,232.47 reflected the day’s range. Japan’s market is benefiting from favorable conditions, driving optimism in the region.
Taiwan Weighted posts gains of 0.54%
Taiwan’s Weighted index gained 121.05 points (+0.54%), reaching 22,345.59. The index saw a high of 22,446.86 and a low of 22,311.33. Consistent buying interest in key sectors is boosting the market’s steady performance.
GIFT Nifty dips by 0.04%
India’s GIFT Nifty index saw a minor decline, dropping 10.50 points (-0.04%) to stand at 25,996.00. The index traded between a low of 25,962.00 and a high of 26,050.00, reflecting mild volatility as the market weighed global cues.
Straits Times down 0.17%
Singapore’s Straits Times index fell slightly by 6.17 points (-0.17%), trading at 3,579.12. The index fluctuated between a high of 3,602.97 and a low of 3,575.08. Investors in Singapore remained cautious, leading to a relatively flat session.
This market update reflects a mix of positive gains and slight declines in Asian equities, with investors reacting to regional economic cues and global market dynamics. The next few sessions will reveal whether Nikkei and Taiwan continue their positive momentum or if GIFT Nifty and Straits Times can recover from their minor drops.
(Last updated 09:03 IST)
