Global Market: Japan stocks muted as investors await US CPI report

Japans Nikkei traded largely sideways as investors awaited US CPI data for clues on the Federal Reserves interest-rate outlook, while Middle East tensions and concerns over shipping disruptions kept risk appetite in check.

Aug 12, 2026 - 08:00
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Global Market: Japan stocks muted as investors await US CPI report
Japans Nikkei traded largely sideways as investors awaited US CPI data for clues on the Federal Reserves interest-rate outlook, while Middle East tensions and concerns over shipping disruptions kept risk appetite in check.

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