Asian stocks paused their seven-day rally, mirroring tech-led declines on Wall Street. Gold and silver fluctuated after a sharp drop from record highs. Despite risks, strategists anticipate further gains for US stocks in 2026, with the Fed’s meeting minutes awaited.
Fed can afford to stay patient as inflation risks ease: Steve Englander
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to alter interest rates soon, as inflation moderates and the economy remains stable, according to Steve Englander of Standard Chartered.