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Asian and Global Markets Rise as Fed Holds Rates and Trade Talks Loom

Asian and global shares see moderate gains as Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady, amid ongoing trade tensions and geopolitical concerns.

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  1. Asian shares trade higher after Wall Street climbs moderately as Fed holds rates steady

    Investors continue to watch with trepidation President Donald Trump 's comments about the trade imbalance, as well as the reactions from various nations to appease the U.S. administration and the overall confusion over the long-term economic impact.

    Asian shares trade higher after Wall Street climbs moderately as Fed holds rates steady

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  2. Global Shares Trade Higher after Wall Street Climbs Moderately as Fed Holds Rates Steady

    Investors continue to watch with trepidation U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about the trade imbalance, as well as the reactions from various nations to appease the Trump administration and the overall confusion over the long-term economic impact.

    Global Shares Trade Higher after Wall Street Climbs Moderately as Fed Holds Rates Steady

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  3. Global shares trade higher after Wall Street climbs moderately as Fed holds rates steady

    Investors continue to watch with trepidation U.S. President Donald Trump ‘s comments about the trade imbalance, as well as the reactions from various nations to appease the Trump administration and the overall confusion over the long-term economic impact.

    Global shares trade higher after Wall Street climbs moderately as Fed holds rates steady

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Updated: May 8th, 2025, 6:33 AM ET

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Asian and global shares experienced moderate gains following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates. Investor sentiment remains cautious due to trade tensions and geopolitical conflicts, notably between India and Pakistan. Market optimism is buoyed by upcoming U.S.-China trade talks, despite President Trump's insistence on maintaining high tariffs. Key stock indexes rose, and energy prices followed suit. Amid these developments, Fed Chair Jerome Powell expressed uncertainty regarding economic impacts from ongoing tariffs and geopolitical tensions.

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  • Global shares rose following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady, with positive impacts seen across Asian markets.

  • Geopolitical tensions, particularly between India and Pakistan, are causing uncertainty, impacting investor sentiment alongside trade discussions between the U.S. and China.

  • Market optimism persists despite concerns over President Trump's tariff policies, as they may affect long-term economic growth and inflation.

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