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Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Thursday
Sep-18-2025
Asian markets traded mostly higher in early deals on Thursday, due to risk appetite in the market after Federal Reserve trimmed interest rates to 4% as widely expected and on bets over two more rate cuts this year. Gains in technological and financial sector socks buoyed the local indices. Easing geopolitical tensions, supportive monetary policy outlook, and favourable economic data also boosted investor sentiments. Japan’s Nikkei soared the most among Asian markets as Bank of Japan began its two-day policy meeting. Weakness in local currency yen also supported the export-oriented business.

Nikkei 225 up by 670.62 points or 1.50% to 45,461.00, Taiwan Weighted rose by 272.06 points or 1.07% to 25,710.31, KOSPI Index increased by 36.33 points or 1.06% to 3,449.73, Jakarta Composite added by 21.45 points or 0.27% to 8,046.63, and Shanghai Composite enlarged by 17.61 points or 0.45% to 3,893.95, 
 
On the flip side, Straits Times dipped by 1.50 points or 0.03% to 4,322.28, Hang Seng dipped by 11.39 points or 0.04% to 26,897.00, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia lower by 12.78 points or 0.79% to 1,598.92.

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