Listless trading across Asia

The Asian markets continue to trade mixed, albeit listless. The Hang Seng is quoting at 19,654, lower by 10 points and the Nikkei is at 10,016, down 40 points. Seoul Composite  is at 1,561, weaker by five points.

Shanghai Composite is at 2,926, weaker by 12 points.

On the other hand, Straits Times is at 2,692, higher by eight points and the Taiwan Weighted is at 7,230, up 17 points.

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(Updated at 0826am)

The Asian markets have opened on a mixed note. The Hang Seng is quoting at 19,640, lower by 24 points or 0.1% and the Nikkei is at 10,007, down 49 points or 0.4%. Seoul Composite  is at 1,559, weaker by 7 points or 0.4%.

On the other hand, the Shanghai Composite is at 2,944, stronger by 4 points or 0.1%, Straits Times is at 2,689, hgher by 6 points or 0.2% and the Taiwan Weighted is at 7,223, up 10 points or 0.1%.