Most Asian stocks rose with U.S. equity futures Wednesday after reassuring comments on inflation and monetary policy from Federal Reserve officials bolstered investor sentiment. Treasury yields held declines.
Technology shares helped MSCI Inc.’s Asia-Pacific index climb for a second day, though Japanese equities edged back. European futures fluctuated and U.S. equity contracts advanced after both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posted gains.
Overnight, Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterated his view that inflation pressures will be transitory even after a notable increase in recent months. He added the Fed would be patient in waiting to lift borrowing costs. The dollar strengthened.
The currencies of Australia and New Zealand retreated on stepped up coronavirus curbs. Sydney will impose new restrictions to fight the Delta variant, while Wellington will move to a higher alert level.
US After Hours Quiet after hours; GMTX -36% falls on clinical data; SCR +6.3% as Canada passes bill to allow for single-game wagering; SHAK +1.2% to open more locations in China
Nikkei -0.02% Hang Seng +1.43% CSI +0.89% Shanghai +0.46% Shenzen +0.95%
Eur$ 1.1919 CNH 6.4875 CNY 6.4815 JPY 110.82 GBP 1.3928 CHF 0.9197 RUB 72.8656 TRY 8.6612 WTI$ 73.20 +0.48% Gold 1,780.47 +0.10% BTC 33,850 +1300 ETH 2000 +85
S&P +0.24% Nasdaq +0.25% EuroStoxx -0.10% FTSE -0.02% Dax +0.03% SMI
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