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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 5 October 2026•Updated 5 October 2026•
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Asian Stocks Rally Led by Japan as US Jobs Data Eases Fed Hike Bets

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1Asian stocks rose, led by Japan, as weak U.S. jobs data reduced expectations for further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

Asian stocks rose, led by Japan, as weak U.S. jobs data reduced expectations for further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Investing.com reported that the broad rally in Asian equity markets followed labor market figures that came in softer than anticipated.

The weak employment figures suggest a cooling U.S. economy, which investors believe will pressure the Federal Reserve to pause or end its rate-hiking cycle. Japanese indices surged during the October 5, 2026 session as the macro data eased fears regarding continued monetary tightening.

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    Update: The Japanese Nikkei index jumped 2.5% during the October 5, 2026 session to reach its highest level since early July, outperforming the Topix index which rose 1.2%. The rally was narrowly concentrated in tech and AI stocks rather than being broad-based across all sectors.