Asian stocks mixed as investors await Fed decision and tech earnings
Asian markets closed mixed as Middle East tensions, the Fed meeting and upcoming tech earnings keep investors cautious. Source: dpa-AFX, RTTNews via TradingView.
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what happened
Asian stock markets finished Monday mixed, weighed down by fresh tensions in the Middle East and anticipation of quarterly results from major U.S. technology companies this week. Investors are also looking ahead to the Federal Reserve meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, seeking signals on whether policymakers still lean toward further rate hikes this year.
Gold rose 0.5 percent to $4,015 an ounce in Asian trade, staying near a three-month low after its 4 percent drop last week. Brent crude slipped almost 2 percent below $115 a barrel after reports of diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions. According to RTTNews and dpa-AFX, Japan's Nikkei fell 0.8 percent, while South Korea's Kospi lost 1.46 percent after Goldman Sachs cut its 12-month target for the index from 12,000 to 9,000.
In the U.S., stocks closed lower the previous session: Brent climbed above $116, the 10-year Treasury yield approached 4.99 percent, and the Dow dropped 1.2 percent.
why it matters
Three factors matter for markets: the Fed decision, oil price moves tied to the Middle East conflict, and rising bond yields that pressure tech stocks and the dollar through rate expectations.
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- Asian Shares Mixed Ahead Of Central Bank Meetings, Tech Earnings — TradingView, 26 October 2026 at 08:56 UTC
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