Asian shares traded mixed as U.S. interest rates are expected to remain high. Japan's Nikkei 225 dipped, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 edged up slightly, and South Korea's Kospi was stable. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell mentioned the central bank's cautious approach to cutting interest rates. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell, with Treasury yields rising. Traders anticipate one or two rate cuts this year, impacting stock prices. Donald Trump's social media company stock dropped. Energy trading saw U.S. crude and Brent crude prices decline, while currency trading showed minor shifts.
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