Asian regional markets showed mixed performances today, with Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) edging up 0.2%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) declined by 0.5%. This divergence reflects varying investor sentiments influenced by local economic data and global market trends, impacting Bursa Malaysia's broader outlook.
On February 5, 2026, Asian regional stock markets presented a mixed picture. Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) edged up 0.2%, closing at 3250 points, primarily supported by banking and property stocks. Concurrently, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) declined by 0.5%, settling at 15800 points, dragged down by technology shares and concerns over China's economic data. US markets closed mixed yesterday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting a slight gain while the Nasdaq Composite saw a modest dip, offering complex guidance for Asian trading. The Malaysian market showed relatively stable performance amidst regional peers, but investors continue to closely monitor the performance of major trading partners to assess their impact on the local market.
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