Asia stocks mixed as rate-cut hopes boost Japan and South Korea

We are seeing a wave of optimism across parts of Asia’s stock markets this week. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 climbed sharply. At the same time, Seoul’s KOSPI surged. The reason? Growing hopes that the Federal Reserve (Fed) might cut interest rates soon. These hopes have improved risk sentiment, especially for markets that respond strongly to global finance trends. In Japan and South Korea, tech and export‑oriented stocks are climbing as investors bet on easier global borrowing costs.