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Fed rate cut heralds start of monetary easing cycle in Asia
Asian economies have entered a monetary easing cycle as the Federal Reserve cut rates for the first time in four years on Sept. 18, which creates an opportunity for global investors to invest further in Asian fixed income, money managers said.
Fed Cut to Serve as Starting Gun for Central Banks Across Asia
After more than two years of currency pain, Asia’s central banks are in for some relief as the Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates by a quarter-point Wednesday. The path for the region’s own monetary policy,
Asian markets cheer Fed’s first rate cut in over 4 years
Asian markets rise following the Federal Reserve's 50 basis point rate cut aimed at preventing a US recession. Markets react cautiously as analysts weigh the long-term effects.
How Asia is bracing for Fed’s imminent shift to rate cuts
The widely anticipated pivot is likely to bolster emerging market assets in Asia and extend their lead over global favorites such as Japan and chip stocks.
Gulf Central Banks Follow Fed Cut as Oil Prices Drop Toward $70
Gulf policymakers followed the US Federal Reserve’s move to cut interest rates for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, giving the energy-rich region some respite from the impact of lower oil prices.
Fed Meeting Today: Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates in Half-Point Move
Follow live coverage of the Federal Reserve's September policy meeting, including the interest-rate decision, summary of economic projections, and Chairman Jerome Powell's news conference today.
Nikkei leads gains in Asia-Pacific markets as investors digest Fed's super-sized rate cut
The Asia-Pacific equity markets were higher on Thursday as investors reacted to the latest Federal Reserve monetary policy ...
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ASIA Fed goes big, markets yo-yo
Now that the Fed has taken its first step on its easing path also, other central banks in Asia are likely to feel more ...
Fed’s Rate Pivot Seen Driving Outsized Gain in Asian Assets
The Federal Reserve’s shift to interest-rate cuts bodes well for Asian assets as many are underowned, and have better ...
Fed cut positive for Asia stocks and risk currencies, analysts say
With likely weakness in the US dollar, it allows Asian central banks to ease monetary policy, said one observer. Read more at ...
Dollar cedes ground, Asia stocks mixed as Fed looms large
The dollar ceded some of its overnight gains on Wednesday while Asian stocks put in a mixed display as traders weighed the ...
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Asian currencies index highest since July 2023 after Fed cut
The Bloomberg Asia Dollar Index rose 0.2% on Thursday, bringing the gauge to the highest since July 2023. The Indonesian ...
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U.S. stocks surge to records, led by tech, as Fed starts easing cycle
(Reuters) -- Wall Street's main indexes soared on Thursday with the S&P 500 and the Dow hitting intraday record highs after ...
Morning Bid: Fed's close call - the waiting is almost over
As Asia's first opportunity to react to the Fed is Thursday, local events may move markets more on Wednesday. They include ...
Stock Market Today: Asia Shares Rise Moderately Ahead of Closely Watched Federal Reserve Meeting
Asian shares are mostly higher as investors focus on prospects for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s first cut to interest rates in ...