Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed as Fed rate-cut hopes dim after strong U.S. jobs data
CNBC·2026-02-11 23:54
Other markets in Asia also shrugged off a stronger-than-expected U.S. payrolls data that has dampened expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and sent U.S. stocks lower overnight.Japan's Nikkei 225 on Thursday hit 58,000 for the first time in history, extending its post-election rally to fresh highs, fueled by renewed confidence in domestic politics and the ruling administration's economic agenda.Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures were at 27,206, lower than the HSI's last close of 27,266.38.Australia's ...