Asian stocks rebound as US inflation data fuels rate cut optimism
Asian stocks rebounded as muted US inflation reignited Federal Reserve rate cut bets, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index ending a six-day decline. US equity contracts rose following a 1.1% increase in the S&P 500 Index, while the dollar stabilized after a recent drop. In China, semiconductor stocks gained as Premier Li Qiang emphasized innovation and infrastructure development, suggesting potential upside from policy easing despite concerns over US tariffs.
trump's election win sparks market rally and trade war concerns
Following Donald Trump's election victory, US stocks surged, with the S&P 500 closing above 6000 points and banking stocks seeing significant gains. Trump's protectionist policies are expected to benefit small businesses and the cryptocurrency sector, with bitcoin reaching over $87,000. However, concerns over renewed US-China trade tensions arise as Trump threatens tariffs, prompting mixed expert opinions on the potential for a trade war.
Geopolitical tensions have ignited the energy market, with Brent crude oil surpassing $80 a barrel amid fears of potential strikes on Iran's oil infrastructure. Oil traders have shifted to a bullish stance, while concerns linger over China's declining demand, which has contracted by 1.7% year-on-year. In the Australian market, Santos shares are under scrutiny despite a recent upgrade to a BUY, while Woodside Energy shows a strong near-term rally but faces mixed recommendations from analysts.
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