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Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Monday
Dec-29-2025
Asian markets traded mostly higher in early deals on Monday, kindled by the strong US earnings, tech rallies, and hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Investor sentiments also got boosted after Beijing signalled that fiscal policy will turn more proactive next year, prioritizing domestic demand, tech innovation, and social safety measures. Hang Seng is higher for the ninth straight gain and is in line with the positive global trend.

Hang Seng rose by 106.07 points 0.41% to 25,925.00, Straits Times down by 2.07 points or 0.04% to 4,638.22, Taiwan Weighted climbed by 226.18 points or 0.79% to 28,782.20, KOSPI Index decreased by 77.11 points or 1.87% to 4,206.79, Jakarta Composite dipped by 64.97 points 0.76% to 8,602.88 and Shanghai Composite decreased by 12.24 points or 0.31% to 3,975.92.

On the flip side, Nikkei 225 dipped by 77.39 points or 0.15% to 50,673.00 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia down by 5.26 points or 0.31% to 1,671.84.

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