Asian markets closed on a mixed note on Tuesday amidst anxiety ahead of crucial economic data. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closed deep in the red ahead of PMI updates from China.
Meanwhile, assurances of an accommodative monetary policy from the People's Bank of China leadership supported sentiment in the region.
China's Shanghai Composite Index added 0.2 percent to finish trading at 3,038.55. The day's trading ranged between 3,020.23 and 3,039.69. The Shenzhen Component Index added 0.5 percent to close at 9,833.46.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.