https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-rise-as-reduced-fed-hike-bets-lift-tech-u-s-jobs-data-awaitedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-rise-as-reduced-fed-hike-bets-lift-tech-u-s-jobs-data-awaitedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-rise-as-reduced-fed-hike-bets-lift-tech-u-s-jobs-data-awaited#u57779Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:57:14 +0000Asian benchmarks climbed as technology stocks led a rally following gains on Wall Street. Investor risk appetite increased after dovish comments from Federal Reserve official Waller calmed bond markets. Markets are currently awaiting U.S. non-farm payrolls data to gauge the likelihood of further interest rate adjustments. This upward movement follows a period of volatility where strong employment data previously raised fears of higher borrowing costs to combat inflation.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve aims to lower inflation to a 2% target, but prices remain above 3% due to rising oil costs