Most Southeast Asian stocks markets ended lower on Friday as statements from the BoJ governor hinting at no plans to expand stimulus programmes hurt investor sentiment. Corporate earnings have failed to impress investors, and that has led to a downdip on sentiment in Asian markets," said Manny Cruz, an analyst with Asiasec Equities Inc in Manila. A man rides a bicycle past the Bank of Japan building in Tokyo. (Reuters photo)Most Southeast Asian stocks markets ended lower on Friday after weak US corporate results, and as statements from the Bank of Japan governor hinting at no plans to expand stimulus programmes hurt investor sentiment. Indonesia eased 0.38% after its central bank left key rates unchanged on Thursday, against market expectations for another cut.

Source: Bangkok Post July 22, 2016 10:18 UTC