Asian stocks fell and the dollar was steady on Tuesday as investors braced for a cut in US interest rates later this week while the yen was calm after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan's northeast region though the impact was limited.

Bank Mandiri chief economist Andry Asmoro wrote in a market analysis on Thursday that the trend was driven by “improving expectations” for an interest rate cut by the Fed in December.

Japan's Nikkei skidded on Friday, wiping out this week's gains amid an otherwise subdued Asian session, after weaker-than-expected spending data underscored the scourge of inflation as bets grew that the Bank of Japan would hike interest rates.

Stocks made muted gains and traders were wary on Tuesday, following a slide in cryptocurrencies and a global bond selloff triggered by a looming interest rate hike in Japan.

Asian stocks rose on Thursday and the dollar was soft on growing expectations of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month, while the yen remained on intervention watch, with traders weighing the prospect of a rate hike before year-end.

The US dollar was steady on Tuesday as investors deliberated the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates next month after dovish comments from policymakers while the frail yen remained on intervention watch.

Global stocks began an event-filled week on the front foot on Monday, as investors took heart from growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December even as policymakers remain divided over such a move.

Asian shares extended a global rout on Friday as the much-anticipated US jobs data failed to provide clarity on the near-term path for interest rates, with investors returning to dumping risk assets even after Nvidia's earnings dazzled.

Asian markets rallied Thursday after blowout earnings from chip powerhouse Nvidia cooled worries over an AI bubble and overshadowed a Federal Reserve report that dealt a blow to hopes for a December interest rate cut.

Asian markets struggled Monday on simmering concerns that the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates as hoped next month, while fears of a bubble continue to weigh on sentiment.

At a House meeting on Tuesday, industry association AETI and state miner Timah urged better enforcement of existing policies to improve governance and boost revenue from the critical mineral.

Stocks and gold paused for breath on Thursday as the US Congress voted to end the longest government shutdown on record, with markets waiting for the resumption of US economic data to gauge the rates outlook.

Equities rose in Asia on Wednesday as the US shutdown nears an end and after fresh jobs data boosted the chances of a third successive Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

Asian markets rose Thursday to claw back some of the previous day's hefty losses as investors tracked a bounce on Wall Street sparked by jobs data that soothed worries about the US economy.

Tech companies led a sharp sell-off across Asia on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally this year that has seen valuations hit record highs.

The eight key members of the OPEC+ alliance, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, on Sunday said they had agreed a further slight hike to their oil production.

An official with the Cs-137 task force says the country is ready meet a request from a US spice association to resume clove exports to meet local holiday demand amid the FDA's elevated import requirements for Indonesian spices and shrimp.

The US dollar drifted up from a one-week low versus major peers on Wednesday ahead of a widely expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve later in the day.

The five-year bond has a coupon of 2.5 percent, while the 10-year one offers 2.9 percent.

Markets rallied after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the threat of the US president imposing an additional 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods was "effectively off the table".

Oil prices rose nearly 5 percent on Thursday after the US imposed sanctions on major Russian suppliers Rosneft and Lukoil over Russia's war in Ukraine, extending gains from the previous session.

Bank Indonesia has kept its benchmark interest rate in place after decreasing it by 25 basis points (bps) in each of the past three months, but the central bank is open for further cuts to encourage lending and push economic growth to its true potential.

Global shares slipped on Wednesday and gold pulled back sharply from a blistering rally, as stretched valuations came under scrutiny and investors booked profits.

The White House said US investments into Australia would unlock deposits of critical minerals worth $53 billion, without offering many details.

Climate shocks drove the cost of arabica soaring, with the beans hitting an all-time high in February 2025. That has been compounded by elevated transport costs and the 50 percent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump since August 6 on many products from Brazil.

The dollar remained on the back foot on Friday as global trade frictions and signs of weakness in the US economy supported the case for more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Stocks rose across most of Asia on Thursday, with the chip sector buoyant following a strong rally among US peers overnight.

Asian stocks dived for cover on Monday after fresh broadsides in the US-China trade war spooked markets with already stretched valuations, though there were signs risk sentiment had steadied with Wall Street futures bouncing.

Asian equities staggered into the weekend Friday following a mixed week that saw a Middle East ceasefire and huge new AI investments play off against the US shutdown and concerns about a tech bubble.

Gold pushed through US$4,000 an ounce to hit a record on Wednesday, driven by investors seeking safety from mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainty, alongside expectations of further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.