Trump has repeatedly pressed for the US to have the world's lowest borrowing costs, arguing the country's economic strength justifies rates far below those of its global peers.

The gains across Asian markets follow the Wall Street's hefty losses in the session on Wednesday, post the FOMC's decision to raise key lending rates by 0.25% for the first time since 2023 to curb inflation.

The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise the benchmark overnight interest rate by 25 basis points, taking the target range to 3.75%-4%.

Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market ended lower overnight, after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 bps.

US Fed Rate Hike Impact: The monetary policy verdict was driven by concerns over inflation, which has stayed above the Fed's medium-term target of 2%. Going further, the FOMC expects further tightening in terms of the policy framework

Short-dated Treasuries underperformed, with two-year yields hitting the highest since 2024.

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Brent crude slipped below $105 a barrel as signs of easing supply disruptions in the Middle East reduced some of the risk premium. West Texas Intermediate crude also weakened, trading near $101 a barrel.

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