Asian markets end mostly lower as Fed hits at uncertain future rate cuts

11 Dec 2025 Evaluate

Asian markets ended mostly lower on Thursday as earlier gains fuelled by the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut were offset by indications the central bank will hold off from further reductions at the start of next year. The Fed decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.50 to 3.75 percent. Traders have lowered their expectations for the number of Fed cuts in 2026 after the bank’s statement used language used in late 2024 to signal a pause in more rate cuts. Disappointing earnings from software giant Oracle also dented sentiment as they revived worries that sky-high valuations for tech companies, boosted by excitement over artificial intelligence, may be stretched after a long-running rally. Besides, investors remained on sidelines ahead of China’s upcoming Central Economic Work Conference, where growth targets and policy plans for 2026 will be outlined. Also, investor adopted wait-and-see behavior ahead of Bank Indonesia’s policy meeting next week.

Asian Indices

Last Trade            

Change in Points

Change in %      

Shanghai Composite

3,873.32

- 27.18

-0.70

Hang Seng

25,530.51

-10.27

-0.04

Jakarta Composite

8,620.48

-80.44

-0.92

KLSE Composite

1,625.39

14.39

0.89

Nikkei 225

50,148.82

-453.98

-0.90

Straits Times

4,520.83

8.93

0.20

KOSPI Composite

4,110.62

-24.38

-0.59

Taiwan Weighted

28,024.75

-375.98

-1.32


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