Asian stocks gain as Fed rate cut boosts sentiment: Markets wrap
- Posted on September 19, 2024
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Asian stocks gain as Fed rate cut boosts sentiment: Markets wrap
Asian stocks and US equity futures rose after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point, signaling further easing. Japanese equities benefited from a weaker yen, while Australian shares also climbed. The Fed's move allows regional central banks to ease without exchange rate concerns.