Asian Stocks Rise Despite Weaker US Economic Data

Asian stocks mostly rose after US futures and oil prices held steady following a weaker-than-expected report on the US economy.

The report, released earlier in the week, showed that the US economy grew at a slower pace than expected in the second quarter. This news led to a slight decline in US stock markets, but Asian stocks largely shrugged off this weakness.

Brent oil prices held steady around $95 per barrel, while US futures also remained unchanged. The mixed reaction in financial markets suggests that investors are cautiously optimistic about the global economy's prospects despite some recent signs of weakness.