Asian markets finished trading on a mixed note on Thursday amidst anxiety surrounding hawkish monetary policy and hopes of stimulus in China.
Concerns about rising interest rates and slowing economic growth dominated market sentiment. Inflation readings from China due later in the day are expected to show a minor uptick in inflation.
China's Shanghai Composite Index gained 15.83 points or 0.5 percent to finish trading at 3213.59. The day's trading ranged between 3,180.54 and 3,225.53. The Shenzhen Component Index also added 14.05 points or 0.1 percent to close at 10,722.87.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.