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Asian Equities Surge as Tame US Inflation Calms Federal Reserve Rate Hike Fears

By Rebecca Hsu4 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 13 August 2026 – Equity markets across the Asia-Pacific region advanced firmly on Thursday, led by a powerful tech rally after benign United States consumer price data eased institutional fears of near-term monetary policy tightening by the Federal Reserve.

The broad MSCI Asia Pacific Index added nearly 1.0 percent, propelled by technology heavyweights and memory chip manufacturers, while the MSCI All Country World Index rose 0.1 percent to hover just below its all-time intraday high. Easing global interest rate anxieties provided a supportive backdrop following overnight gains on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 Index closed within striking distance of its record peak and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index touched a one-month high.

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  • Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

    Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.