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Global market wrap: Asian stocks rise as Fed approves first rate hike fears in over 30 years; Boeing drops 6%

Market UpdatesSep 17, 2026

Global market wrap: Asian stocks rise as Fed approves first rate hike fears in over 30 years; Boeing drops 6%

Asian stocks mostly edged higher on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve approved the first interest-rate hike in more than three years, in line with expectations. A drop in oil prices also provided some cushion to investors.

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Global Market Wrap

Global market wrap: Asian stocks edge higher as oil prices retreat; Fed rate hike fears loom

Market UpdatesSep 16, 2026

Global market wrap: Asian stocks edge higher as oil prices retreat; Fed rate hike fears loom

Asian stocks edged higher on Wednesday as oil prices took a breather. Investors also awaited the US Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates to be announced later today.

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