Southeast Asian markets showed mixed performance today, with Singapore's Straits Times Index dipping slightly by 0.2%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose by 0.5%. This divergence reflects varying local economic conditions and investor responses to global cues, particularly from the US markets.
On February 5, 2026, Asian regional stock markets showed mixed performance, influencing sentiment in the Malaysian market. Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) edged down 0.2% to 3180 points, primarily dragged by technology and property stocks. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 0.5%, boosted by optimistic expectations for mainland China's economic stimulus measures. Overnight, US markets were mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly down 0.1% and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.2%. These mixed signals from regional and global markets contributed to a cautious trading attitude among Malaysian investors today.
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