Asian stocks slump as traders dial back rate cut bets
Mon, Feb 5, 2024 12:40 PM

Asian stocks slump as traders dial back rate cut bets

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Asian shares fell due to a strong US jobs report that reduced expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve. China's stocks also remained low on weak sentiment, despite efforts by Chinese regulators to stabilize the market. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that interest rates may not be cut soon, causing markets to price in a lower chance of a rate cut in March.

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