# Asian stocks set for strongest week in two months as U.S. rate-hike bets fade

https://mins.news/en/item/21761

- Reuters, 2026-08-14 02:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-wrapup-1-2026-08-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7e8011b3146000015b0660

> Asian stocks rose on Friday and were on track for their strongest week in two months after benign inflation data weakened expectations of an imminent U.S. rate hike. Stalled talks to end the war in the Middle East could nevertheless keep risk sentiment subdued.

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