Asian Markets Rise on Wall Street Gains, US Rate Cut Anticipated
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Asian stocks Rally on Optimism of Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
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Market Overview
MANILA – asian stocks climbed on Friday, following in the footsteps of Wall Street’s record performance the day before. Mixed U.S. economic data fueled optimism that the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates to stimulate the economy.
Japan
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit a new intra-day high,advancing for the third consecutive day with a 0.9% increase to 44,781.09.Semiconductor firm Tokyo Electron,along with Sony Group and Fast Retailing,where key players driving the gains.
China
In the Chinese markets, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index surged 1.5% to 26,484.65, buoyed by news that Beijing may instruct state banks to assist with unpaid local government bills. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Composite index edged up 0.2% to 3,877.38.
South Korea, australia, India & Taiwan
In South Korea, the Kospi rose 1.3% to 3,387.02, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.7% at 8,867.90. Over in India, the BSE Sensex climbed by 0.3%, and Taiwan’s Taiex improved 0.6%.
“What’s driving the markets now is more than just a rally – it’s the clear shift signaling a dovish Federal Reserve. This shift doesn’t occur in isolation but ripples globally,lifting nearly every market in every port.”
– Stephen Innes, SPI Asset Management
Wall Street performance
Wall Street enjoyed another day of record highs on Thursday. Stocks rose after a mix of U.S. economic data kept the window open for the Federal Reserve to possibly cut interest rates to further support the economy.
The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and set an all-time high for the third straight day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 617 points, or 1.4%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.7%. Both also hit records.
treasury Yields
Treasury yields eased in the bond market following the economic reports, which were some of the final data releases left that could sway the Federal Reserve’s thinking before its meeting next week.The unanimous expectation on Wall Street is that it will cut its main interest rate for
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