Asian Markets Mixed on Fed Rate Hopes, BoJ Shift
Update: 2025-12-01
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Asian stock markets had a mixed day, with many indexes gaining support from hopes of U.S. interest rate cuts. However, Japanese stocks declined due to signals from the Bank of Japan, which hinted at a possible shift in their monetary policy. The Nikkei two hundred twenty-five index dropped by one point four percent. Other major Asian markets showed varied results, with Hong Kongs Hang Seng index gaining slightly and Chinas Shanghai Shenzhen CSI three hundred index dipping slightly. The U.S. dollar remained under pressure, reflecting market belief in upcoming interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
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