Asian Markets Surge Amid Stable Interest Rates and Gold's Record-breaking Rally

Asian stocks advanced as the BOJ maintained interest rates. Gold and silver hit new peaks due to a weakening dollar. Market fluctuations were noticed in Japan and the U.S., with significant investment shifts in gold due to declining U.S. credibility. Cryptocurrency and energy markets saw moderate gains.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 23-01-2026 10:02 IST | Created: 23-01-2026 10:02 IST
Asian Markets Surge Amid Stable Interest Rates and Gold's Record-breaking Rally
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Asian stock markets saw gains on Friday after Japan's central bank kept interest rates unchanged, sparking a surge in gold and silver as the U.S. dollar struggled. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index and Nikkei 225 recorded rises, while S&P 500 futures moved between gains and losses.

Japan's yen weakened slightly after the Bank of Japan's meeting, with analysts suggesting a hawkish economic outlook. Despite this, volatile government bonds remain a concern, highlighting the need for careful monitoring by both governmental and financial institutions.

Elsewhere, Wall Street continued its upward trend as geopolitical tensions eased following U.S. policy shifts. Precious metals like gold reached unprecedented high values, attributed to waning U.S. financial credibility. Energy and cryptocurrency markets experienced steady growth amid easing geopolitical fears.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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