Asian markets rally, Kospi surges 4% as US PPI data looms
Asian markets traded mostly higher on Thursday, with South Korean and Japanese equities leading regional gains, while Australian shares edged lower.
August 13, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets traded mostly higher on Thursday, with South Korean and Japanese equities leading regional gains, while Australian shares edged lower. South Korea’s Kospi climbed 4%, while the small-cap Kosdaq gained 0.92%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced 1.5%, and the Topix rose 0.99%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.12%, according to CNBC. Investor focus remained on the US inflation outlook,...