Asia-Pacific markets set to rise as Middle East tensions escalate after UAE energy attacks
CNBC·2026-03-17 23:40
In this articleLow angle view of tall buildings in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing diverse architectural stylesSouth Korea's Kospi led gains in Asia on Wednesday as investors assess Japan trade data and await U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.Markets expect the Fed to keep interest rates steady between 3.5% and 3.75% on Wednesday stateside.The Kospi gained over 3% while the small-cap Kosdaq was 1.18% higherJapan's Nikkei 225 jumped 1.91%, while the Topix added 0.95% after the country reported that expo ...