HONG KONG: Fading expectations of a US interest rate rise this year hit the dollar and boosted stocks in Asia on Monday, although Shanghai equities took a hammering from weak Chinese manufacturing data.
Friday’s report showing the world’s number one economy expanded just 1.2 percent year-on-year in April-June poured cold water on speculation the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates before year-end.
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