Asian Markets Subdued Nikkei Up 130pts - Oct 18, 2008

Asian markets are rather subdued this morning when compared to the recent wild swings seen in the markets.

The Hang Seng has slipped 119 points to 15,112. The Nikkei has gained 130 points at 8,588.

The Taiwan Weighted index has shed 101 points at 4,975. The Straits Times index is down six points at 1,946, and the Seoul Composite index has declined 14 points to 1,120.

The Shanghai Composite index is flat at 1,910.