File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities began the week on a firmer footing as expectations for a US interest rate cut lifted sentiment across the region, even as oil prices slipped on progress in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts.Market confidence improved after New York Federal Reserve President John Williams indicated there was still “room for a…
Asian shares held steady on Tuesday after recent strong gains, as optimism over easing global trade tensions kept investor sentiment positive. Tech stocks continued their rally ahead of key earnings from major companies this week.Expectations of potential interest rate cuts in the United States and Canada supported bond markets, while the dollar remained flat as…
Asian equities slipped on Wednesday as investors took a step back following recent gains, while gold and silver tumbled for a second straight day, halting their recent rally. The pullback came after US President Donald Trump suggested that a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping might not go ahead. Markets in Hong Kong, Shanghai,…