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Asia stocks edge lower as BOJ rate hike bets weigh, India decision awaited

Asian stock markets are under pressure this week. Across Tokyo, Hong Kong, and other regional centres, investors are acting with caution. The main cause: growing bets thathe t the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise interest rates soon, and mixed expectations ahead of a policy move by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The uncertainty…

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Asia Stocks Mixed as Fed Rate-cut hopes lift Japan’s Nikkei

On December 4, 2025, Asian stocks showed a mixed mood even as investors across the region eyed possible interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed) , a factor that boosted hopes and spurred selective gains. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 index surged as traders grew optimistic about lower U.S. borrowing costs. Still, the mood remained…

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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…