On February 5, 2026, major Southeast Asian and Asian stock markets showed mixed performances. Singapore's Straits Times Index rose 0.6%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index declined 0.3%. The positive overnight performance of US markets did not fully uplift Asian market sentiment, as investors weighed regional economic data and corporate earnings.
On February 5, 2026, Asian regional stock markets showed divergent performances, creating a complex impact on Malaysian market sentiment. Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) rose 18.5 points or 0.6% to close at 3,280.45 points, primarily supported by banking stocks and real estate investment trusts. Concurrently, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell 55.2 points or 0.3% to close at 15,780.10 points, dragged down by technology stocks and concerns over China's economic data. Japan's Nikkei 225 index saw a modest gain of 0.2%, while South Korea's KOSPI index declined 0.1%. The positive overnight close of US markets, particularly the rebound in tech stocks, did not fully translate into widespread optimism across Asian markets. Investors continue to closely monitor the pace of China's economic recovery, as well as global inflation and interest rate trajectories.
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