Asian Stocks Edge Up; Fed Decision, Japan GDP, China Tensions Dominate Week

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Moneycontrol•08-12-2025, 07:39
Asian Stocks Edge Up; Fed Decision, Japan GDP, China Tensions Dominate Week
- •Asian stocks edged up as traders prepared for a week of central bank decisions, including the Federal Reserve.
- •The Federal Reserve's rate decision is a key event, with a 25-basis point cut already priced in by markets.
- •Japan's economy contracted in Q3, and its relations with China are showing signs of deterioration after a military incident.
- •Other central banks, including those in Australia, Brazil, and the Philippines, are also set to announce rate decisions this week.
- •Traders are monitoring Chinese trade data and potential EU measures against China over trade imbalances.
Why It Matters: Central bank decisions this week will dictate global market movements and economic outlook.
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