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Asian Markets React Variably to US Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision

Asia Pacific Markets Show Mixed Reactions

Following the United States Federal Reserve's decision to maintain the current interest rates, major stock indexes in the Asia-Pacific region presented a mixed performance this Thursday.

Market Performances Across the Region

Japan's Nikkei 225 remained unchanged, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 saw a growth of 0.56%. Meanwhile, markets in South Korea, Hong Kong, and China were closed for holidays, affecting the overall market dynamics in the region.

Currency Movements

In currency markets, the dollar experienced a 0.54% decrease against the yen, trading at 154.51700. This movement reflects the immediate impact of the Federal Reserve's decision on currency valuations in the region.