Asian stocks opened higher, following Wall Street’s record rally fueled by robust US economic growth data. Gold, silver, and copper prices surged to new highs, while oil extended its gains amid geopolitical tensions. Despite strong US growth, bets on near-term Federal Reserve easing were scaled back as risk appetite remained firm heading into year-end.
Chicago Fed President Goolsbee rejects calls for Fed rate cuts to ease US debt burden
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee rejected calls for interest-rate cuts to ease the US government’s debt burden, warning that such a move could fuel inflation