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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

Asian shares are mixed after Wall St sets a record, and the US dollar's value slides further

Japan Financial Markets - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday after the S&P 500 ticked to a record, as the U.S. dollar’s value slid further.

Later Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will announce its next move on interest rates. The expectation is that it will hold its main interest rate steady for now.

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