GENERAL4 Sept 2026
Asian shares climb as Fed rate hike fears ease ahead of US jobs data
Asian shares climbed after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cooled fears of a US rate hike, saying he would favour holding rates steady if data supports it. Investors now await crucial US jobs data due later today. Markets put the odds of a hike this month at about 50 per cent. The dollar slipped, helping the yen rally 2.6 per cent this week to 155.7 per dollar.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said recent data shows signs of disinflation and he would favour holding rates steady this month if that trend continues.
- Futures traders now see only a 50 per cent chance of a rate hike this month, down from about 63 per cent a day earlier.
- The yen strengthened 2.6 per cent this week to 155.7 per dollar, close to the 155.2 level reached after Japan and Washington intervened in late July.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Keep an eye on the US jobs report when it is released; if you have overseas investments or foreign-currency exposure, avoid large speculative moves until the market reaction becomes clear.
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