Most Asian markets track Wall St rally after Fed rate signals
6 days, 2 hours ago

Most Asian markets track Wall St rally after Fed rate signals

Hindustan Times  

Most Asian equities rose Thursday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell suggested any increase in consumer prices caused by tariffs would likely be short-lived, even as the central bank slashed its growth outlook and hiked inflation expectations. Most Asian markets track Wall St rally after Fed rate signals Markets have been seized by volatility recently as US President Donald Trump embarks on his hardball trade policy that has seen him impose painful duties on imports from major partners, stoking recession fears. After a closely watched meeting on Wednesday, the US central bank stood pat on borrowing costs for the second time in a row and said "uncertainty around the economic outlook has increased". It also predicted the economy would expand 1.7 percent this year, compared with 2.1 percent estimated in December, and tipped core inflation to hit 2.8 percent as opposed to the 2.5 percent previously seen. Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: DOWN 1.0 percent at 24,525.12 Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.2 percent at 3,419.55 Tokyo - Nikkei 225: Closed for a holiday Euro/dollar: UP at $1.0912 from $1.0903 on Wednesday Pound/dollar: UP at $1.3010 from $1.3002 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 148.27 yen from 148.71 yen Euro/pound: UP at 83.88 pence from 83.82 pence West Texas Intermediate: UP 0.5 percent at $67.50 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: UP 0.4 percent at $71.06 per barrel New York - Dow: UP 0.9 percent at 41,964.63 points London - FTSE 100: FLAT at 8,706.66 dan/sco INDEX CORP. Dow This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

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Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Fed announcement
1 week ago

Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Fed announcement

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes are rising Wednesday as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say in the afternoon about where interest rates may be heading. Virtually all of Wall Street is expecting the Fed to announce no change to its main interest rate this afternoon, as it waits to see how conditions play out. …

Asian shares decline despite rebound on Wall St as investors await next steps in trade wars
1 week, 6 days ago

Asian shares decline despite rebound on Wall St as investors await next steps in trade wars

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Asian shares were mostly lower on Thursday despite a rebound on Wall Street fueled by an encouraging update on U.S. consumer prices. Chinese markets slipped as investors watched for the next steps in President Donald Trump’s trade war. The inflation report showed overall prices rose less for U.S. consumers last month than economists expected. Wednesday’s inflation report came …

Rate decisions roll in, markets hold firm at highs
1 month, 1 week ago

Rate decisions roll in, markets hold firm at highs

Live Mint  

By Jamie McGeever Feb 19 - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Two interest rate decisions and Chinese house prices top the Asia-Pacific calendar on Wednesday, with markets still pretty buoyant even as investors navigate the increasingly powerful crosscurrents of global trade and geopolitical uncertainty. Despite the uncertainty around U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and protectionist trade …

Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Picks Up Ahead of Tariffs
1 month, 1 week ago

Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Picks Up Ahead of Tariffs

Live Mint  

-- US inflation picked up broadly at the start of the year, further diminishing chances the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates anytime soon. World Economists are warning the next stage of Donald Trump’s trade war would open new fronts across Asia, with India and Thailand among the nations most exposed to risks from the US president’s vow to impose …

Trump tariffs shake Asian markets as new trade war worries grow – Firstpost
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump tariffs shake Asian markets as new trade war worries grow – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Analysts said Asian markets were bracing for volatility set off by a possible trade war escalation People walk in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm in Tokyo. AP Asia shares mostly fell in Monday trading as worries grow about President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. Analysts said Asian …

Stock market today: Wall Street rips higher after inflation data and strong bank profits
2 months, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Wall Street rips higher after inflation data and strong bank profits

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks ripped higher Wednesday following a shot of adrenaline from an encouraging update on U.S. inflation. Treasury yields also eased in the bond market following the update on how much more U.S. households had to pay in December for eggs, gasoline, housing and other costs of living. Few traders expect Wednesday’s data to convince the Fed …

Rupee unlikely to find support in Asia FX’s slight recovery
2 months, 1 week ago

Rupee unlikely to find support in Asia FX’s slight recovery

Live Mint  

By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Jan 14 - The Indian rupee's spiral is likely to persist on Tuesday despite the mild recovery in its Asian peers and a pause in the dollar index's rally. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated that the rupee will open at 86.60 to the U.S. dollar, marking a new lifetime low and down from 86.5750 in the …

Stock market today: Asian shares slide further as rate cut, tariff worries hit market sentiment
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares slide further as rate cut, tariff worries hit market sentiment

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower after Wall St holds firm
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower after Wall St holds firm

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asian shares slip after Wall St slumps despite strong US economic data
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares slip after Wall St slumps despite strong US economic data

The Independent  

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Why the dollar’s epic rally could have a little further to run
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the dollar’s epic rally could have a little further to run

Live Mint  

The U.S. dollar is entering the new year on a high—and most signs point to more strength ahead. U.S. government finances are also shakier than in Trump’s first term, with the federal-budget deficit above 6% of gross domestic product, compared with 3.1% in 2016. View Full Image Graphic: WSJ View Full Image Graphic: WSJ The dollar’s decadelong rise has confounded …

Dollar gains broadly, slips against yen as interest-rate policy in focus
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dollar gains broadly, slips against yen as interest-rate policy in focus

Live Mint  

-The dollar rose broadly on Monday, holding near a two-year high, while the Japanese yen edged up from five-month lows against the greenback as traders continued to digest the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will make fewer rate cuts next year. Some analysts see the yen as likely to benefit next year from expected Bank of Japan interest-rate hikes while …

Most Asian currencies subdued heading towards year-end; S.Korean markets rise
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Most Asian currencies subdued heading towards year-end; S.Korean markets rise

Live Mint  

* US Treasury yields, strong dollar weigh on emerging Asia FX * South Korean won, shares edge higher after Friday's sharp fall * Indonesian rupiah up 0.5%, Thai baht gains 0.3% By John Biju Dec 30 - Most Asian currencies were subdued on Monday, pressured by high U.S. Treasury yields and a firm dollar, while South Korean markets recovered slightly …

Dollar reigns with the support of higher yields
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dollar reigns with the support of higher yields

Live Mint  

SINGAPORE, Dec 30 - The Japanese yen traded around five-month lows on Monday against a dollar underpinned by rising U.S. yields as thin year-end liquidity kept most currencies in tight ranges. "Despite paid forecasters almost universally calling for a weaker U.S. dollar in 2024, the greenback looks set to close the year higher against all major currencies with the buck …

Asia shares dip as high yields test valuations
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Asia shares dip as high yields test valuations

Live Mint  

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY - Asian shares edged lower on Monday as high Treasury yields challenged lofty Wall Street equity valuations while underpinning the U.S. dollar near multi-month peaks. Yet yields on 10-year Treasuries are near eight-month highs at 4.631% and ending the year around 75 basis points above where they started it, even though the Fed delivered 100 basis …

Dollar edges up on bets of US growth, inflation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dollar edges up on bets of US growth, inflation

Live Mint  

By Karen Brettell NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar edged higher on Thursday on expectations the currency would be boosted next year by policies by the incoming Donald Trump administration that are expected to boost growth and lift inflation. Looser business regulations and tax cuts are expected to help propel U.S. growth next year while analysts say that a clamp-down …

Asia shares rise, dollar supported by elevated bond yields
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3 months ago

Asia shares rise, dollar supported by elevated bond yields

Live Mint  

* Chinese authorities pledge more support for economy * Fed outlook remains top of investors' minds * Dollar, US yields steady near milestone highs By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 24 - Asian stocks edged up on Tuesday, though moves were subdued in a holiday-curtailed week, while the greenback held near a two-year high helped by elevated U.S. Treasury yields as …

Fed Forces Asia To Choose: Accept Weaker Currencies or Push Back
3 months, 1 week ago

Fed Forces Asia To Choose: Accept Weaker Currencies or Push Back

Live Mint  

-- Central banks across Asia face a difficult decision after the Federal Reserve’s hawkish cut — stage a costly fight back against dollar strength, or stand by and watch their currencies falter. “It is hard to fight the higher dollar move against Asian currencies when it is primarily dollar driven, which means regional central banks would have to play defence …

Stock Market Today: Asian shares track Wall Street's selloff after Fed hints at 2 rate cuts in 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

Stock Market Today: Asian shares track Wall Street's selloff after Fed hints at 2 rate cuts in 2025

The Independent  

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Asian Markets May See Outsized Slump After Fed, Analysts Say
3 months, 1 week ago

Asian Markets May See Outsized Slump After Fed, Analysts Say

Live Mint  

-- Asian stocks and currencies are likely to slide Thursday after the Fed signaled a slower pace of rate cuts at its policy meeting, according to analysts. The region’s sensitivity to dollar movements is likely higher given the rise in US Treasury yields, with currencies including the Korean won and Indonesian rupiah among the most vulnerable, they say. Here’s what …

US Fed cuts key interest rates by 0.25%: 3 key takeaways for stock markets
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

US Fed cuts key interest rates by 0.25%: 3 key takeaways for stock markets

India Today  

Stock markets are expected to open lower on Thursday, following a global market slump after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points. GLOBAL MARKET REACTIONS Wall Street reacted negatively to the Fed’s announcement, with all three major US indices—Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq—posting their biggest single-day losses in months. Gift Nifty, an indicator for the …

Stock market today: Asian shares retreat, tracking Wall St decline as price data disappoints
3 months, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Asian shares retreat, tracking Wall St decline as price data disappoints

The Independent  

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Rupee slips to record low but central bank steps in to curb losses
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rupee slips to record low but central bank steps in to curb losses

Live Mint  

By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, Dec 12 - The Indian rupee declined to its all-time low on Thursday, pressured by dollar bids in the non-deliverable forwards market and from importers while intervention by the central bank kept a lid on losses, traders said. Heightened dollar demand in the NDF market alongside strong dollar buying by local importers, including oil companies, have …

Asian Markets Cautious Amid Geopolitical Tensions: Markets Wrap
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Asian Markets Cautious Amid Geopolitical Tensions: Markets Wrap

Live Mint  

-- Asian stocks were poised for a mixed opening on Monday as traders grappled with continued political upheaval in South Korea and as investors awaited signs of fresh stimulus from Beijing. “A hot US CPI print may not necessarily derail a cut at next week’s FOMC meeting” but it may effect the outlook for further easing and move the dollar. …

S.Korean markets shaky on second martial law rumours; other Asian markets mixed
3 months, 2 weeks ago

S.Korean markets shaky on second martial law rumours; other Asian markets mixed

Live Mint  

* Won posts 1.7% weekly loss, lowest in 2-1/2 years * Rupee flat after RBI holds interest rates steady * MSCI currency index loses 0.8% in value this week By Sherin Sunny and Roushni Nair Dec 6 - The South Korean won and equities plummeted on Friday following fresh reports of a potential second martial law, which had previously unsettled …

Asian shares slip, yen aims for best week in 4 months on BOJ hike bets
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Asian shares slip, yen aims for best week in 4 months on BOJ hike bets

Live Mint  

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY - Asian shares slipped on Friday while the yen was aiming for its best week in four months as strong local inflation data had traders favouring an imminent rate hike from the Bank of Japan. "We note that the acceleration in inflation, combined with the solid recovery in monthly activity, increases the odds of another BoJ …

Dollar Falls as Treasury Pick Tempers Trump Bets: Markets Wrap
4 months ago

Dollar Falls as Treasury Pick Tempers Trump Bets: Markets Wrap

Live Mint  

The dollar fell and Bitcoin’s rally stalled as traders viewed Donald Trump’s pick of Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary as a measured choice, tempering some of the more fevered bets spurred by the president-elect’s victory. The dollar has now climbed for eight straight weeks, the longest advance in more than a year, as traders continued to price Trump’s fiscal policies …

Most Asian bonds faced foreign outflows in Oct on US election jitters
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4 months, 1 week ago

Most Asian bonds faced foreign outflows in Oct on US election jitters

Live Mint  

Nov 15 - Foreigners sold off most Asia ex-China bond markets in October as they were cautious ahead of the U.S. presidential election. They sold local bonds in Malaysia, Thailand and India, totalling a net $3.8 billion, following five monthly net purchases in a row, according to data from regulatory authorities and bond market associations. Trump's decisive victory in last …

Stock market today: Asian stocks climb after Wall Street's post-election boom slows
4 months, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks climb after Wall Street's post-election boom slows

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asian shares meander, tracking Wall Street's mixed finish as dollar surges
4 months, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Asian shares meander, tracking Wall Street's mixed finish as dollar surges

The Independent  

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Asia shares wobble on China angst; long-end US bond yields rise with dollar
Trending News
4 months, 1 week ago

Asia shares wobble on China angst; long-end US bond yields rise with dollar

Live Mint  

By Rae Wee SINGORE - Weak China markets dragged broader Asian shares lower on Thursday, while longer-dated U.S. bond yields rose alongside the dollar as investors assessed the monetary policy and inflation outlook in the world's largest economy. In the broader market, traders responded to a U.S. inflation print that was in line with expectations by ramping up bets of …

Dollar hits one-year high on Trump trades
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4 months, 1 week ago

Dollar hits one-year high on Trump trades

Live Mint  

* Bitcoin surges to new all-time peak * Yen drops below 155 per dollar * Euro falls to one-year low * Dollar index hits highest since November 2023 By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, - The U.S. dollar advanced to one-year high against major currencies on Wednesday powered by so-called Trump trades and after U.S. inflation for October came in as …

Amid fears of inflation & tariffs under Trump, Asian markets continue losing streak
4 months, 1 week ago

Amid fears of inflation & tariffs under Trump, Asian markets continue losing streak

Firstpost  

Asian markets fell on Wednesday due to concerns over the economic impact of Donald Trump’s presidency, including potential trade conflicts with China and a resurgence of US inflation driven by his policy shifts Asian markets fell again Wednesday as traders fret over the impact of Donald Trump’s presidency on the Chinese and global economies, with fears that his policies could …

Most Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build
4 months, 1 week ago

Most Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build

Hindustan Times  

Asian markets fell again Wednesday as traders fret over the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the Chinese and global economies, with fears that his policies could also reignite US inflation. Most Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build The prospect of prices spiking again on the back of tax cuts, import tariffs, and an easing of regulations gave …

Stock market today: Asian stocks dip as Wall Street momentum slows with cooling Trump trade
Trending News
4 months, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks dip as Wall Street momentum slows with cooling Trump trade

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian stocks on Wednesday followed Wall Street lower as momentum cooled for the torrid “Trump trade” that swept U.S. markets following Donald Trump’s presidential victory. Stocks had been broadly rising since last week on expectations that Trump’s preference for lower tax rates and other policies may mean faster economic growth, as well as bigger U.S. government debt …

Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build
4 months, 1 week ago

Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build

Hindustan Times  

Asian markets fell again Wednesday as traders fret over the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the Chinese and global economies, with fears that his policies could also reignite US inflation. Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build The prospect of prices spiking again on the back of tax cuts, import tariffs, and an easing of regulations gave fresh …

Dollar Gains Before US CPI as Rate Bets Are Pared: Markets Wrap
4 months, 1 week ago

Dollar Gains Before US CPI as Rate Bets Are Pared: Markets Wrap

Live Mint  

The dollar climbed for a fourth day and Asian stocks fell ahead of key inflation data that may further sap confidence in the pace of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. In addition, market watchers expect US president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tax and tariff policies to further drive up inflation, with his key picks for administration posts signaling a tough stance against …

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after US Fed cuts interest rates
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after US Fed cuts interest rates

The Independent  

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Stock Market Today: Asian shares retreat after Trump's victory as focus turns to the Fed
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock Market Today: Asian shares retreat after Trump's victory as focus turns to the Fed

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Trump Win Wreaks Havoc With Rate-Cut Expectations Around World
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump Win Wreaks Havoc With Rate-Cut Expectations Around World

Live Mint  

Central bankers the world over are gauging whether their worst fears over Donald Trump will come to pass following his resounding return to the US presidency. “If a jurisdiction as important as the US imposes tariffs of 60% to any other important jurisdictions — let’s speak about China — I can assure you that the direct effects and the indirect …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street drifts ahead of US Election Day
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street drifts ahead of US Election Day

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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street climbs on Big Tech gains
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street climbs on Big Tech gains

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Asian stocks are mixed following a quiet day on Wall Street
5 months ago

Asian stocks are mixed following a quiet day on Wall Street

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asian shares fall after Wall Street pulls back from its records
5 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares fall after Wall Street pulls back from its records

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Stock market today: Asian shares climb after blockbuster US jobs report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares climb after blockbuster US jobs report

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed and the yen slips against the dollar
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed and the yen slips against the dollar

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Asian markets mixed, Japanese stocks rally from Monday's slump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Asian markets mixed, Japanese stocks rally from Monday's slump

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Stock market today: Asian markets surge higher after Wall Street takes a breather
6 months ago

Stock market today: Asian markets surge higher after Wall Street takes a breather

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Stock market today: Wall Street ticks to another record as stocks worldwide rally
6 months ago

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks to another record as stocks worldwide rally

LA Times  

U.S. stocks rose to another record Thursday as financial markets around the world rallied again. The hope on Wall Street is for a form of financial nirvana where the U.S. economy’s growth can hold steady and keep profits for companies humming while the Federal Reserve continues to lower interest rates. It’s now cutting them to make things easier for the …

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