Asia advances cautiously before Warsh speech. Europe points to gains
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Asia advances cautiously before Warsh speech. Europe points to gains

Jornal de Negócios28 August 2026 at 07:45

Asian markets advanced cautiously this Friday, on a day marked by anticipation surrounding Kevin Warsh's speech. Asian investors adopted a prudent stance, waiting to see what indications the former Fed official might provide about the trajectory of US monetary policy. European markets are pointing to gains, reflecting investor optimism ahead of Warsh's speech. The pronouncement could offer important signals about the Federal Reserve's future monetary policy decisions.

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