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Asian Markets Mixed Amid US Tech Divergence, Fed Holds Rates Steady
Asian markets saw mixed performance amid divergent US tech earnings. The Fed held rates, maintaining a tightening bias. Australian equities rose, while consumer stocks fell.
US Stocks Rally on Fed Pause, AI Rebound; Australian Futures Signal Higher Open
US equities advanced after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, with technology stocks and chipmakers leading an AI trade rebound. Australian futures signal a positive open.
US Stocks Rally on Fed Pause, AI Rebound; Australian Futures Signal Higher Open
US equities advanced after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, with technology stocks and chipmakers leading an AI trade rebound. Australian futures signal a positive open.
US Tech Rally Propels Markets Higher, Oil Retreats on Diplomacy; APAC Eyes Inflation Data
US markets closed higher, driven by a tech rebound and AI optimism, while oil prices eased. APAC investors focus on Australia's critical inflation data.
Asian Markets Mixed Amid US Tech Divergence, Fed Holds Rates Steady
Asian markets saw mixed performance amid divergent US tech earnings. The Fed held rates, maintaining a tightening bias. Australian equities rose, while consumer stocks fell.
Global Markets Diverge: APAC Tech Rallies on AI, Australia Faces RBA Hike, US Awaits Fed & Big Tech Earnings
Asian tech stocks surged on AI optimism and strong chipmaker earnings, while Australia's market closed flat on inflation data, increasing RBA rate hike odds. Investors await the US Fed decision and Big Tech earnings.
Market snapshot
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29 Oct 2026 · 3:14 AM ET28 Oct 2026 · 4:36 PM ET29 Oct 2026 · 3:14 AM ET| Instrument | Last | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500^GSPC | 7,743.98 | +0.28% |
| Dow Jones^DJI | 52,475.10 | +0.19% |
| Nasdaq^IXIC | 26,549.85 | +0.27% |
| ASX 200^AXJO | 8,847.30 | −0.03% |
| DAX^GDAXI | 25,704.02 | +0.44% |
| FTSE 100^FTSE | 10,694.50 | +0.07% |
| Brent CrudeBZ=F | 110.29 | −4.36% |
| GoldGC=F | 4,048.30 | −0.08% |
| BitcoinBTC-USD | 79,813 | −1.23% |
| AUD/USDAUDUSD=X | 0.7049 | +0.26% |
| GBP/USDGBPUSD=X | 1.3315 | +0.06% |
| EUR/USDEURUSD=X | 1.1141 | +0.10% |
| USD/JPYJPY=X | 157.8710 | −0.08% |
| US 10-Year^TNX | 5.045% | +5.20 bp |
| VIX^VIX | 16.91 | −3.48% |
Market data is sourced from the latest LQH Markets wrap and reflects closing prices or intraday observations at the time of reporting. Figures are not live quotes and may relate to different trading sessions.
| Instrument | Last | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500^GSPC | 7,743.98 | +0.28% |
| Dow Jones^DJI | 52,475.10 | +0.19% |
| Nasdaq^IXIC | 26,549.85 | +0.27% |
| ASX 200^AXJO | 8,847.30 | −0.03% |
| DAX^GDAXI | 25,704.02 | +0.44% |
| FTSE 100^FTSE | 10,694.50 | +0.07% |
| Brent CrudeBZ=F | 110.29 | −4.36% |
| GoldGC=F | 4,048.30 | −0.08% |
| BitcoinBTC-USD | 79,813 | −1.23% |
| AUD/USDAUDUSD=X | 0.7049 | +0.26% |
| GBP/USDGBPUSD=X | 1.3315 | +0.06% |
| EUR/USDEURUSD=X | 1.1141 | +0.10% |
| USD/JPYJPY=X | 157.8710 | −0.08% |
| US 10-Year^TNX | 5.045% | +5.20 bp |
| VIX^VIX | 16.91 | −3.48% |
Market data is sourced from the latest LQH Markets wrap and reflects closing prices or intraday observations at the time of reporting. Figures are not live quotes and may relate to different trading sessions.
| Instrument | Last | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500^GSPC | 7,743.98 | +0.28% |
| Dow Jones^DJI | 52,475.10 | +0.19% |
| Nasdaq^IXIC | 26,549.85 | +0.27% |
| ASX 200^AXJO | 8,847.30 | −0.03% |
| DAX^GDAXI | 25,704.02 | +0.44% |
| FTSE 100^FTSE | 10,694.50 | +0.07% |
| Brent CrudeBZ=F | 110.29 | −4.36% |
| GoldGC=F | 4,048.30 | −0.08% |
| BitcoinBTC-USD | 79,813 | −1.23% |
| AUD/USDAUDUSD=X | 0.7049 | +0.26% |
| GBP/USDGBPUSD=X | 1.3315 | +0.06% |
| EUR/USDEURUSD=X | 1.1141 | +0.10% |
| USD/JPYJPY=X | 157.8710 | −0.08% |
| US 10-Year^TNX | 5.045% | +5.20 bp |
| VIX^VIX | 16.91 | −3.48% |
Market data is sourced from the latest LQH Markets wrap and reflects closing prices or intraday observations at the time of reporting. Figures are not live quotes and may relate to different trading sessions.
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