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Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Wednesday
Sep-17-2025
Asian markets traded mostly higher in early deals on Wednesday, whetted by the optimism over accommodative monetary policy, upbeat economic data from major Asian economies, and easing geopolitical concerns. Rally in technological sector stocks buoyed the indices. Hang Seng soared the most among Asian indices, marking its highest in over four years ahead of a widely expected Fed rate cut later in the day. Moreover, optimism over China’s progress in AI, semiconductors, and drug innovation also boosted investor sentiments. Japan’s Nikkei advanced in the session with the softer local currency yen, albeit trimmed some gains due to weak trade data which fuelled concerns about Japan’s export-driven economy.

Nikkei 225 up by 79.73 points or 0.18% to 44,982.00, Hang Seng rose by 400.49 points or 1.51% to 26,839.00, Jakarta Composite added by 7.49 points or 0.09% to 7,965.19, Shanghai Composite increased by 15.68 points or 0.41% to 3,877.55, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia higher by 1.68 points or 0.10% to 1,601.81.
 
On the flip side, Straits Times dipped by 13.66 points or 0.31% to 4,324.08, Taiwan Weighted down by 108.25 points or 0.42% to 25,521.39, KOSPI Index decreased by 25.02 points or 0.73% to 3,424.60.

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