Posted 10/12/2023, 6:16:16 AM
Asian Shares Rally as Traders Bet on Fed Pausing Rate Hikes After Dovish Remarks
- Asian shares rallied on Thursday as markets bet the Fed will pause rate hikes after more dovish remarks from officials.
- Traders awaited U.S. consumer inflation data due later Thursday for further monetary policy clues.
- Markets moved to trim the chance of a Fed hike in November to just 9% from 13.2% a day earlier.
- Long-dated Treasury yields eased for a third session, benefiting from safe-haven demand amid Middle East conflict.
- Oil prices extended declines after Saudi Arabia pledged to help stabilize the market amid supply disruption fears.