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Asian equities edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with concerns over persistent inflation tempering sentiment.

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South Korea, Japan, Australia, U.S., Iran

Who
investors, Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump, policymakers
What
Asian equities edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with concerns over persistent inflation tempering sentiment.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:14:44 GMT · 3h 3m ago
Where
South Korea, Japan, Australia, U.S., Iran ·
Why
Investors are awaiting the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with concerns over persistent inflation tempering sentiment despite signs of progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran.
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Asian markets experienced declines, with South Korea's Kospi falling 0.93%, as investors focus on the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision and its implications for inflation and monetary policy.

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    Asian equities edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with concerns over persistent inflation tempering sentiment.
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    Global stock markets have shown gains, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up over 37% this year and South Korea's Kospi up 102%, while oil prices have fallen nearly 30% since early May.
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