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The MSCI's Asia Pacific equities gauge was up 1.2%, and South Korea's Kospi index was up over 6%. Shares in Japan and Australia also rose.

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MSCI
What
The MSCI's Asia Pacific equities gauge was up 1.2%, and South Korea's Kospi index was up over 6%. Shares in Japan and Australia also rose.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:07:51 GMT · 2h 30m ago
Where
Asia Pacific ·
Why
Soft US CPI data.
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Asian equity markets experienced a broad increase following the release of softer-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The MSCI Asia Pacific index saw a 1.2% gain, with South Korea's Kospi index notably rising over 6%.

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