Asian Markets Close Mixed as Tokyo and Mainland China Advance, Hong Kong Retreats
Asian markets closed mixed on 12 August 2026 as Japan and mainland China advanced, while Hong Kong and Australia declined before US inflation data.
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Asian markets closed mixed on 12 August 2026 as Japan and mainland China advanced, while Hong Kong and Australia declined before US inflation data.
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