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Japan’s Nikkei Soars While South Korea's Kospi Dips

8/18/2025

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On August 18, 2025, Japan's Nikkei 225 hit an all-time high.
South Korea's Kospi decreased by 1.5%.
India's Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex increased due to an upcoming tax cut on small cars.
Singapore's non-oil exports fell 4.6% in July, exceeding expectations.

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Story summary

On August 18, 2025, Japan's Nikkei 225 hit an all-time high.
South Korea's Kospi decreased by 1.5%.
India's Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex increased due to an upcoming tax cut on small cars.
Singapore's non-oil exports fell 4.6% in July, exceeding expectations.