Asian markets briefing 09/08/2023

The majority of the Asian markets closed low on Wednesday with China’s SSEC falling by -0.49 percent to 3,244.49, losing 16.13 points.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped by -0.53 percent and lost 172.96 points to close at 32,204.33.

Hong Kong’s HSI soared by 0.32 percent and gained 61.86 points, reaching a value of 19,246.03.