Asian stock markets rejoiced post-FOMC
US stock indices spooked by Fed Chair Powell post FOMC press conference while Asian stock markets outperformed.
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US stock indices spooked by Fed Chair Powell post FOMC press conference while Asian stock markets outperformed.
No surprise from the US central bank, Federal Reserve’s policy meeting outcome yesterday where the Fed hiked its policy Fed funds rate by 25 basis points as expected, its 10th hike in this current tightening cycle to a target range of 5% to 5.25%.
Jack Ma's net worth plunged from $48.4 billion in 2021 to $20.7 billion in 2022.
Cross-strait tensions heightened considerably after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was said to be headed for Taiwan late on Tuesday. Markets in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan were awash in red ink.
AUD/USD put in a blistering rally overnight after a relatively dovish FOMC announcement tanked the US Dollar. APAC traders are watching for follow-through as Australia's trade balance approaches.