Asian stocks climbed on Friday, setting the stage for a strong finish to August, while the dollar faced its worst monthly performance in nine months amid expectations that the Federal

Wall Street stocks closed lower last night, as declines in major technology companies overshadowed gains elsewhere in the market.

Asian shares traded within tight ranges as Wall Street was weighed down by tech giants, shifting market attention from the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook to Nvidia Corp.’s upcoming earnings later

On Wall Street, all three major U.S. stock indexes declined yesterday, with technology shares taking a hit as U.S. Treasury yields increased amid reduced recession concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial

European stocks appeared set for a pause as market sentiment cools ahead of crucial announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.

On Wall Street, the S&P 500 dipped by 0.2%, closing at 5,597.12, while the Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.3% to 17,816.94. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also eased by 0.2%,

Japanese stocks led the gains in Asian markets following a strong rally on Wall Street, where data indicated that the US economy is performing better than anticipated.

Asian shares displayed mixed performances, with Japan’s benchmark index faltering after the announcement that the prime minister will not seek re-election as the head of the ruling party.