Post-Christmas trading sees a quiet session
China's Shanghai Composite Index put in the strongest performance in Asia, advancing 25.47 points or 0.9% to 3,007.35
TRADING in the Asia-Pacific remained relatively subdued as some markets remained closed, traders were on holiday, and accounts were closed for the year.
While Singapore equities returned to trading on Boxing Day, investors appeared to be nursing a festive hangover, contributing to a session that lacked direction. The Straits Times Index (STI) was little changed, adding 1.32 points or 0.04 per cent to end Thursday at 3,222.99.
But that would have surprised few, especially at year's end.
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