Hong Kong, July 15, 2026 (AFP) - Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears

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2026-07-15

Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US inflation print that soothed worries about a possible interest rate hike this month. The mood was also lifted by strong Wall Street earnings, while US President Donald Trump's U-turn on threats to impose levies on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz provided a little support. Still, oil prices extended their rally Wednesday as Ameri......

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