Asian markets trade in positive territory
The big movers were the Philippines and Indonesia, with other markets gaining around 0.5%.
RBS said (for 20 June 2012 trading – noon):
Most Asian markets trading in positive territory on hopes that the Fed may extend its 'operation twist' operations.
The big movers were the Philippines and Indonesia both up by 1% and 0.8% respectively. Gains in other markets were around 0.5%.
China and Thailand equities were exceptions to the regional uplift, but down very modestly.