Most Asian stock indices ended higher on June 29, 2026, with gains led by Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taiwan, and Japan. The Hang Seng Index surged 1.57% to close at 23,026.69, while the Shanghai Composite advanced 1.16% to 4,073.90. Taiwan’s Weighted Index rose 0.96%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 0.15%. Singapore’s Straits Times also posted a modest gain of 0.33%.
However, South Korea’s Kospi slipped 0.20% to 8,394.65, reflecting profit-booking after recent rallies. Indian benchmarks also closed lower, with the Sensex down 0.48% at 76,728.37 and the Nifty 50 falling 0.46% to 23,946.25, dragged by weakness in auto, IT, and PSU banking stocks. Pharma and metal counters provided some support but were not enough to offset the broader decline.
Analysts attributed the positive momentum in East Asian markets to strong buying in technology and industrial sectors, while India’s decline was linked to geopolitical concerns and investor caution. Overall, the regional trend remained upbeat, with most indices reflecting resilience despite global uncertainties.
