Asian stocks eye steady start as traders mull Fed
Asian stocks are set for a muted start Thursday after U.S. stocks dipped amid mixed economic data and comments from a Federal Reserve official that the central bank is on course to taper stimulus support.
Futures edged lower in Japan and Australia and were flat in Hong Kong. U.S. contracts fluctuated after the S&P 500 fell from a record and the Nasdaq 100 gained as technology stocks outperformed. Vice Chairman Richard Clarida the Fed is on track for a liftoff in interest rates in 2023 and an announcement later this year on paring bond purchases.
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Asia stocks eye steady open after U.S. neared high
Asian stocks look set for a cautious start Friday after U.S. shares edged toward an all-time high and Treasuries climbed as traders digested some mixed economic data and the latest spate of earnings.
Equity futures dipped in Australia and Hong Kong. Japan is closed for a holiday. The S&P 500's biggest three-day advance since April took it nearer a new peak, while the Nasdaq 100 closed at a record. Technology firms like Microsoft Corp. rallied and cyclical stocks lagged. Twitter Inc. jumped on an upbeat outlook, but Intel Corp. fell on a lackluster sales forecast. U.S. stock futures rose.
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Asia stocks to rise after earnings-led U.S. climb: markets wrap
Asian stocks look set to climb Thursday after solid company earnings boosted Wall Street, easing concerns about peak economic growth and coronavirus flareups. The dollar and Treasuries declined.
More than 85% of the S&P 500 firms reporting so far have beaten analysts predictions, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. U.S. earnings calls have also underlined the pick up in inflation, with many executives highlighting greater pricing power.
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