Most Asian stock market indices ended on a positive note today, according to Akashvani. South Korea’s Kospi surged 3.3 per cent, leading gains across the region. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index added 0.3 per cent, Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed 0.2 per cent higher, and China’s Shanghai Composite edged up 0.1 per cent. However, Taiwan’s Taiex dropped 2.2 per cent and Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.9 per cent.
Asian Index Performance
The table below summarizes the closing performance of major Asian indices as reported by Akashvani:
| Index | Country | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Kospi | South Korea | +3.3% |
| Hang Seng Index | Hong Kong | +0.3% |
| Straits Times Index | Singapore | +0.2% |
| Shanghai Composite | China | +0.1% |
| Taiex | Taiwan | -2.2% |
| Nikkei 225 | Japan | -0.9% |
European Markets Trade Mixed
Major European indices were trading on a mixed note when reports last came in, Akashvani reported. Germany’s DAX slipped 1.0 per cent. France’s CAC 40 rose 0.3 per cent. London’s FTSE 100 was trading on a flat note.
- Germany’s DAX: -1.0%
- France’s CAC 40: +0.3%
- UK’s FTSE 100: flat
Regional Divergence
The day’s trading highlighted a clear divergence between Asian markets. While most indices posted gains, the sharp contrast between South Korea’s strong rally and Taiwan’s notable decline underscores differing investor sentiment across the region. Japan’s Nikkei also closed in negative territory, bucking the broader positive trend. According to Akashvani, the data reflects the current state of market performance with no further details on the drivers behind the moves.
For C-suite executives and investors tracking Asian exposure, the index movements provide a snapshot of regional equity market sentiment. The Kospi surge may attract attention from portfolio rebalancers, while the Taiex and Nikkei declines could signal risk-off positioning in those markets. The mixed European close suggests that global markets remain uncertain. Based solely on the Akashvani report, no additional corporate or economic factors were cited.
All figures in this article come from Akashvani’s June 24, 2026 market roundup.
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