Asian Stocks Mixed as Traders Reassess Fed Rate Path (NYA, TSI, IXIC)

Asian equities opened mixed on February 12, 2026, as investors reassessed the Federal Reserve's path on interest rates. The Nikkei 225 fell 0.8% to 38,452, while the Hang Seng Composite was down 0.4% at 27,530. The Shanghai Composite closed slightly higher at 3,482 after a volatile session. The mixed performance reflects uncertainty over whether the Fed will raise rates again this year and at what level. Key indicators, including U.S. retail sales and employment data, are closely watched to guide policy decisions. (Source: NASDAQ)