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Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed as US Inflation Worries Rise
1/8/2025
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- Asia-Pacific markets displayed mixed performance amid Wall Street declines and rising Treasury yields.
- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index decreased by 0.83%, while South Korea's Kospi increased by 1.16%.
- China's yuan fell to a 16-month low against the dollar, reaching 7.3316.
- Oil prices rose to $77.57 per barrel, driven by declining US inventories.
- Ongoing concerns about US inflation and interest rates are affecting global market stability.
