Asian stocks rise as easing inflation fears lower odds of another Fed rate hike
Asian equities opened higher as easing inflation concerns reduced perceived odds of another Fed rate hike, supporting risk appetite. Japan's Nikkei surged above 70,000 for the first time in three months, with AI-related shares leading gains, reinforcing the growth/tech bid. With Shanghai and South Korea closed, liquidity is thinner, but the move underscores sensitivity to U.S. macro data and Fed expectations.
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Asian markets mostly advanced on Monday after easing inflation concerns reduced the perceived likelihood of another Federal Reserve rate hike. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.5% in early trading, topping 70,000 for the first time in three months. Australia and Hong Kong were little changed, while markets in Shanghai and South Korea were closed for holidays. Artificial intelligence-linked shares led gains, with Tokyo Electron and SoftBank Group among the biggest movers.