Asian markets followed Wall Street higher after the US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated confidence in the US economy’s future. This move boosted tech and financial stocks across Asia. Investors anticipate positive trends for Asian equities and currencies. Export companies are expected to benefit from improved US growth prospects.
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