[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin mixed following the mostly positive handover from Wall St but with some cautiousness ahead of the FOMC and mega-cap earnings, while Japan suffers on currency strength following Trump's recent FX rhetoric

Newsquawk Staff · 28 Jan 2026, 00:22 UTC

Asia-Pac stocks begin mixed following the mostly positive handover from Wall St but with some cautiousness ahead of the FOMC and mega-cap earnings, while Japan suffers on currency strength following Trump's recent FX rhetoric.

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Asia-Pacific stocks are trading mixed as investors digest the positive sentiment from Wall Street but approach upcoming FOMC decisions and significant earnings reports with caution. The cautious mood is further influenced by Japan's market struggles, impacted by currency strength and Trump's recent comments on foreign exchange dynamics, which may heighten volatility and market sensitivity to geopolitical rhetoric.

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US President Trump said it is highly unlikely the US will need to resume military action against Iran if negotiations progress, while Secretary of State Rubio said talks have been unproductive.
DXY is softer and holds around 101.85; NZD outperforms after the region’s national election result.

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Riksbank maintains its rate at 1.75% as expected; assesses that the probability of a rate increase later this year remains; there is considerable uncertainty and developments call for vigilance
EUR/SEK+0.3%
Norges Bank maintains its rate at 4.25% as expected; may still become necessary to raise the policy rate
EUR/NOK+0.6%
"We are interested in the diplomatic track, but without making concessions", Al Arabiya citing an Iranian diplomatic source.
WTI crude+0.8%

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