Asian stocks slip, while Australian index tracks Wall St rally to hit record

The Federal Reserve's potential rate cut influenced global markets. Yen support affected Tokyo's Nikkei; Australia's S&P/ASX reached a record high. Taiwan Semiconductor fell. Trump's assassination attempt caused volatility. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones rose. Oil prices remained stable. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped amid strong retail sales. September rate cut probability and short-term bond yields are notable.