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Asian markets are expected to open cautiously on May 7 as investors await a crucial policy decision from the US Federal Reserve and monitor developments in global trade negotiations. Market sentiment remains fragile amid mixed economic data from China, volatile currency movements, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in South Asia. The region’s equities may see range-bound trading with pockets of volatility as traders balance optimism around easing tariffs with concerns over inflation and interest rate trajectories.On May 6, Asia-Pacific markets ended on a mixed note. Mainland China’s CSI 300 index rose...

Asian market sentiment was mixed on Monday, with Australian shares retreating, and most major markets closed for public holidays. Investors digested the implications of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese securing a historic second consecutive term—Australia’s first in over two decades—while Indian equities climbed on positive investor sentiment and a strong rally in Adani Group stocks. Meanwhile, oil prices plunged and Asia-Pacific currencies strengthened against a weaker US dollar.Australian markets dip despite Albanese’s re-election Copy link to section Australian equities reversed early gains, with the S&P/ASX 200 falling 0.97% to close at...