Asian stocks opened cautiously as traders assessed strained China-Japan relations and upcoming central bank decisions. Investor caution grew regarding the AI rally’s sustainability, with markets anticipating policy announcements from major central banks amid renewed inflation pressures. The Federal Reserve’s rate path for 2026 remains uncertain, balancing price pressures and economic activity.
US stocks: US market ends mixed as investors focus on Big Tech earnings
Wall Street closed mixed as investors awaited tech earnings and feared rate hikes. Oil prices fell after President Trump discussed peace talks with Iran. Major