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  "id": 12125989,
  "title": "Asian stocks rise as weak U.S. jobs data eases Fed hike bets; Japan surges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/asian-stocks-rise-as-weak-u-s-jobs-data-eases-fed-hike-bets-japan-12125989",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:00:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/asian-stocks-rise-as-weak-u-s-jobs-data-eases-fed-hike-bets-japan-surges/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Asian markets experienced a surge on Monday as weaker U.S. job data dampened expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes, benefiting technology shares and alleviating pressure on bonds. Japan experienced the strongest gain, with the Nikkei 225 rising 2.5% to 69,986 and the TOPIX increasing 1.4% to 4,146.76. Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Singapore's Straits Times traded slightly higher, while South Korean and mainland Chinese markets were closed for holidays. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 both retreated from their Friday highs, reflecting a more subdued risk appetite following the U.S. jobs report, which indicated fewer job gains and slower wage growth than anticipated. This led investors to price in less than a 25% chance of an October Federal Reserve rate increase. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 led the rally, climbing 2.6%, while the TOPIX rose 1%. Tech stocks, buoyed by optimism around potential collaborations and the broader AI trade, played a significant role in Japan's gains. TSMC saw a 3% increase following reports of a possible partnership with Elon Musk's Terafab, while Nippon Paint's share price rose 1% after it announced plans to acquire Akzo Nobel's Southeast Asian unit for $1.35 billion. The positive momentum extended to other Asian markets, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Singapore's Straits Times gaining modestly. However, volatility remained a concern, as investors navigated long-term yield levels, European bond-market concerns, and geopolitical risks.",
  "summary": "Asian stocks rose on Monday as softer U.S. labor data reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes, lifting technology shares and easing pressure on bonds. Japan led the region higher, with the Nikkei 225 jumping 2.5% to 69,986 and the TOPIX gaining 1.4% to 4,146.76. South Korea and mainland China remained closed for public ...",
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        "published": "2026-10-05T00:54:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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