Emerging Market Assets Rise as Investors Await Fed Decision; Turkey's Lira Falls Ahead of Key Rate Announcement

Emerging market stocks and currencies saw gains on Tuesday amid investor hopes for lower U.S. interest rates, while Turkey's lira fell ahead of a critical interest rate decision. A weaker U.S. dollar provided support for emerging market currencies, with Turkey's central bank anticipated to maintain current rates despite inflation concerns.

Emerging market stocks and currencies experienced a rise on Tuesday, driven by investor anticipation that the U.S. Federal Reserve may reduce borrowing costs next month. Meanwhile, the Turkish lira fell ahead of an expected central bank decision.

MSCI's emerging market stocks index increased by 0.3%, marking its highest point in over a month. Similarly, an index tracking currencies in these markets edged up by 0.2%, building on record highs noted on Monday.

The U.S. dollar's recent weakness has bolstered emerging market currencies, with the greenback hovering at its lowest level since January. However, the Turkish lira reached another record low, trading at 33.826 to the dollar, as policymakers are likely to keep interest rates unchanged despite falling inflation.

(With inputs from agencies.)