March 24, 2025 – Asian stock markets displayed a cautious performance today, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 remaining flat, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and South Korea’s KOSPI recorded slight declines. The data reflects a mixed sentiment across the region as investors remain watchful of global and regional economic developments.
The Nikkei 225 closed at 37,676.97, showing no percentage change (0.00%), with a minimal point drop of 0.09, as of 08:00 IST. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 0.19%, or 45.29 points, closing at 23,644.43 at 08:30 IST. South Korea’s KOSPI also edged lower, declining 0.03%, or 0.92 points, to 2,642.21 as of 08:30 IST. These movements indicate a cautious approach in these key Asian markets.
Other Asian indices showed varied results. India’s GIFT NIFTY rose by 0.24%, gaining 56.50 points to close at 23,482.50. Singapore’s Straits Times saw a modest increase of 0.03%, adding 1.27 points to reach 3,927.72. Taiwan’s Weighted Index performed better, climbing 0.16%, or 34.86 points, to 22,243.96. All these figures were recorded as of 08:30 IST.
The mixed performance across Asian markets highlights a cautious investor sentiment, with some indices showing resilience while others face slight downward pressure. Investors are likely monitoring regional economic indicators and global market trends closely.
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