💨 Abstract

Asian shares mostly fell on July 31, 2025, due to doubts about potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Japan's Nikkei 225 bucked the trend, rising 1.1% after the Bank of Japan maintained rates at 0.5% and raised inflation projections, following a trade deal with the U.S. Other markets declined, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng falling 1.1%

Courtesy: WTOP Staff