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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.
Asia Pacific
Who
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 28m ago
Where
Asia Pacific ·
Why
Soft US CPI data.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
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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Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHThe Economic Timeshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/us-stocks/news/global-market-today-asian-stocks-rise-after-soft-us-cpi-kospi-rallies/articleshow/132403636.cms
- HIGHCNBC TV18https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/asian-shares-rise-post-soft-us-cpi-data-kospi-rises-19945623.htm
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