A weakening US dollar and positive global equity performance have propelled emerging market currencies, particularly the South Korean won, to a two-year peak.
Conflicting economic indicators, including a low unemployment rate but positive GDP growth, make it unclear whether the U.S. is heading towards a recession.
Citing a strengthening yen and fears of a US recession, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered its year-end forecasts for Japans major stock indices, predicting slower growth for the Topix and Nikkei 225.
Global stock markets rallied, buoyed by a surge in U.S. stocks driven by positive economic news and tech gains, despite lingering concerns about a potential downturn.