https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-to-gain-on-signal-for-fewer-fed-hikes-markets-wrapContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-to-gain-on-signal-for-fewer-fed-hikes-markets-wraphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-to-gain-on-signal-for-fewer-fed-hikes-markets-wrap#u136539Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:42:25 +0000Asian equities are rising after signals that the US Federal Reserve may not aggressively raise interest rates next year. This rebound follows a recovery in US equities from intraday lows and a signal from Warsh that there is no urgency regarding rates. While Japanese and South Korean equity-index futures advanced, the S&P 500 remained flat as strength in Magnificent 7 stocks offset losses from memory makers and bank earnings that missed Street expectations. Markets now shift focus toward upcoming US inflation data and bank earnings.Why it mattersInterest rate expectations drive global equi