Asian markets trade mixed ahead of key US inflation data
Asian markets opened mixed on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the latest US inflation report, which could influence expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision.
August 12, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets opened mixed on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the latest US inflation report, which could influence expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision. South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.17%, while the small-cap Kosdaq declined 1.35%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.17%, although the broader Topix advanced 0.3%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.52%, a...