Asian shares traded mixed before Fed decision

Asian markets traded unevenly as investors weighed pressure on AI shares, oil prices and rising bond yields before the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Korean and Taiwanese gains helped lift a regional benchmark, while Japanese, Australian and Chinese markets moved in different directions. The Fed later raised rates.

• 0.5%Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan — Rise after four losing sessions
• 5%US ten-year yield level — Near a three-year high
• 8%SoftBank morning share rise — After earlier losses

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Why watch Fed policy?

Its decision was expected to reset views on borrowing costs after Treasury yields reached their highest level in three years.

Q2

Why did AI shares matter?

Investors reassessed valuations after industry leaders called for slower development, while OpenAI’s listing timetable mattered to early backers such as SoftBank.

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What steadied regional markets?

A pause in the bond sell-off and lower oil prices supported Korean and Taiwanese shares, helping regional markets recover from recent losses.

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What could another hike do?

Higher borrowing costs can slow economic growth and reduce the appeal of shares and other assets for investors.

• ABC News
• Indiatimes
• Sydney Morning Herald
• The Straits Times
• Nikkei
• La Razon
• Los Angeles Times
• CNN