Asian stocks gain on drop in US inflation rate

Asian markets were higher on Wednesday after a surprise slowdown in U.S. inflation scaled back market expectations for interest rate hikes, while oil took a breather as the U.S. ​scrapped a plan to levy shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Jul 15, 2026 - 04:00
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Asian stocks gain on drop in US inflation rate
Asian markets were higher on Wednesday after a surprise slowdown in U.S. inflation scaled back market expectations for interest rate hikes, while oil took a breather as the U.S. ​scrapped a plan to levy shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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