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Market Views: What does the Fed’s rate pause mean for Asia’s markets?

Heather Ng
The Fed’s hold on rate cuts signals caution on inflation, but its impact on Asia remains layered—shaping currency movements, policy decisions and investor sentiment throughout the region.
Market Views: What does the Fed’s rate pause mean for Asia’s markets?

Despite US President Donald Trump's calls to slash borrowing costs, the Federal Reserve has held steady on its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%-4.5% for a fourth consecutive meeting—signalling caution as inflationary pressures resurface on the back of tariffs and economic uncertainty.

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