Asian stocks edge higher as Fed hike eases bond fears, China shares lag By Investing.com

• Asian stock markets rose on Tuesday following a rally in U.S. technology stocks and a drop in oil prices. • South Korea's tech-heavy KOSPI index surged 2%, while Japan's Nikkei rose 0.9% and the broader Asia-Pacific index outside Japan climbed 0.55%.

• Indian stock markets traded higher today as investors engaged in bargain buying following recent losses. • Gains were supported by a decline in global oil prices, which helped ease broader inflation concerns.

• Singapore reported a 46.2% year-over-year surge in August exports driven by demand for artificial intelligence technology. • Brazil's central bank implemented its fifth consecutive interest rate cut while remaining undecided on future adjustments.

• Europe's gas storage levels have fallen to 69%, which is well below the five-year average heading into winter. • Research from the Bank of Italy published in June indicates that gas-price shocks create more persistent inflation than oil shocks.

• European stock markets rose on Tuesday as oil prices declined and government bond yields remained steady. • The Toronto Stock Exchange ended the session lower following a Federal Reserve interest rate hike that dampened investor sentiment.

• European equities rallied through the first half of 2026, driven by a combination of healthy corporate earnings and falling oil prices. • Market gains were specifically fueled by increased government spending, bank profits, and investments in artificial intelligence.

• European stocks rose following a Federal Reserve interest rate hike as oil prices fell and bond yields stabilized. • Sweden’s benchmark index climbed 1.1 per cent, while spirits maker Berentzen jumped 19.4 per cent after confirming takeover talks with Sazerac.

• Simply Wall St identified three European growth stocks with high insider ownership and returns on equity of up to 56%. • The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index recently ended the week down by 1.66% due to geopolitical tensions and rising inflation.

• Moody's raised India's GDP growth forecast for the 2026-27 fiscal year to 7% from a previous estimate of 6%. • This revised projection is driven by robust investment and strong private consumption, surpassing forecasts from the IMF and S&P Global Ratings.

• Indian shares are expected to open flat on Thursday following a U.S. Federal Reserve decision to raise interest rates. • The Federal Reserve unanimously increased rates by 25 basis points, marking its first rate hike in over three years.

• Indian equity markets ended mixed on Thursday, with the Nifty gaining 53 points while the Sensex slipped 22 points. • Buying interest focused on mid- and small-cap stocks within the healthcare, power, defence, industrial, and capital goods sectors.