August 17, 2026 – Page 213 – FinSiddhi

Global Market Today: Asian shares mixed, dollar dips as Fed hike bets ease

The dollar experienced a decline following disappointing US economic indicators, leading to less anticipation for interest rate hikes. Treasury yields dropped universally as retail sales saw a significant downturn. Meanwhile, oil prices reversed their upward trend as traders sought new market signals. In Asia, stock markets showed little variation amid careful monitoring of Middle Eastern…