investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Awaiting the FOMC, 25bp rate cut widely expected

investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Awaiting the FOMC, 25bp rate cut widely expected Financial market news for Asian trading on Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Asian shares mixed; Nikkei up 0.2%, US exports down 13.8%. Fed rate cut eyed amid inflation fears. Stocks pricey, but funds bullish.

Asian shares mixed; Nikkei up 0.2%, US exports down 13.8%. Fed rate cut eyed amid inflation fears. Stocks pricey, but funds bullish.

Australia bets A$1.1B on biofuels, boosting ag sector. Traders eye private investment in SAF & biodiesel.

China’s golden week travel bookings surge, rail to handle 219m trips, boosting spending China’s upcoming “golden week” holiday (October 1 - October 10)is set to fuel a surge in travel demand, could provide a near-term boost to China’s economy.

Japan pension giant GPIF starts domestic alternative investing with ¥50bn allocation ¥40 billion earmarked for infrastructure such as data centers and ¥10 billion for real estate

Bond traders bet on 0.5% Fed rate cuts by year-end, boosting duration & yield curve. Treasuries lead the rally.