Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks rose on Friday, tracking strength in Wall Street after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected, while anticipation of more fiscal stimulus in China also buoyed local markets., as markets were encouraged by the Fed signaling that it did plan to cut interest rates further, amid progress in bringing down inflation.
Focus was squarely on a meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, which is set to conclude later on Friday. The NPC is widely expected to outline plans for more fiscal spending. A second Trump presidency is also expected to see Beijing roll out more stimulus, JPMorgan analysts wrote in a recent note. Trump has vowed to impose a 60% tariff on all Chinese imports, heralding more economic headwinds for China.
Regional markets reacted positively to Trump’s election win, given that it cleared a major point of uncertainty for markets. This risk-on sentiment was furthered by the Fed's rate cut on Thursday, with the central bank also flagging strength in the U.S. economy.Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors.
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