Asian Markets

 

Asian Markets Stocks in Asia were mixed but mostly up on Monday as investors reacted to more manufacturing data.  In Japan, according to a private survey, factory activity continued to contract in March but at a lesser rate than in February.  In China, Tesla suppliers rose significantly following reports that Elon Musk plans to visit the country to meet with Premier Li Qiang.  Stocks in Australia ended higher as the country continues recovering from last month's decline in stock prices caused by the banking turmoil.  S&P Asia 50 4,748.86 -0.89% Japan (Nikkei 225) 28,236.92 0.17% South Korea (KOSPI) 2,484.80 0.50% China (Hang Seng) 20,319.76 -0.44% India (SENSEX) 59,106.44 0.19% *Asian stock prices are as of 7 am ET. Data received directly from the reference indexes through ICE Data Services.