Asian markets briefing 21/08/2023

The majority of the Asian markets closed low on Monday with China’s SSEC falling by -1.24 percent to 3,092.98, losing 28.98 points.

Hong Kong’s HSI slipped by -1.82 percent and lost 327.56 points, reaching a value of 17,623.29.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 soared by 0.37 percent and gained 114.88 points to close at 31,565.64.