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Asian Markets Mixed as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data

12/6/2025

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Asian shares were mixed after a quiet day in U.S. trading, with the S&P 500 near its all-time high.
Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.2% after household spending declined 3.0% year-on-year in October.
South Korea's Kospi rose 1.1% on gains in LG Electronics and Hyundai Motors.
Investors are cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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Asian shares were mixed after a quiet day in U.S. trading, with the S&P 500 near its all-time high.
Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.2% after household spending declined 3.0% year-on-year in October.
South Korea's Kospi rose 1.1% on gains in LG Electronics and Hyundai Motors.
Investors are cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.