[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks edge higher as the region reacts positively to earnings releases and the better-than-expected US jobs data, while Japan's benchmark hits a fresh record high on return from holiday

Asia-Pacific stocks are showing upward momentum, buoyed by positive earnings results and better-than-expected U.S.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 12 Feb 2026, 00:32 UTCOn the live feed at 00:12 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Japan's top currency diplomat Mimura won't comment on FX levels and says closely watching markets with a high sense of urgency, also says they are not lowering our guard and are in contact with US authorities

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PBoC is expected to set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.9153 (prev. 6.9438)

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[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks edge higher as the region reacts positively to earnings releases and the better-than-expected US jobs data, while Japan's benchmark hits a fresh record high on return from holiday

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Taiwan and the US are reportedly to sign a reciprocal trade agreement on February 13th

00:05

Australia sells AUD 150mln in 2035 indexed bonds, b/c 3.97, avg. yield 2.4127%

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jobs data. This combination reflects growing investor confidence, particularly in Japan, where the benchmark has reached a new record high, suggesting sustained optimism in the economic recovery as markets return from holiday. The implications for broader risk sentiment and regional equity positioning are significant, as strong earnings releases can set a positive tone ahead.

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