Asian stocks set for weekly gain on fading US rate hike wagers

Asian stocks rose on Friday, poised for their strongest week in two months as benign inflation data dented expectations of ​an imminent U.S. rate hike, although faltering talks to end the war in the Middle East are likely to keep risk sentiment ‌in check.

Aug 14, 2026 - 05:00
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Asian stocks set for weekly gain on fading US rate hike wagers
Asian stocks rose on Friday, poised for their strongest week in two months as benign inflation data dented expectations of ​an imminent U.S. rate hike, although faltering talks to end the war in the Middle East are likely to keep risk sentiment ‌in check.

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