# Asian Markets Mostly Rise on Cool US Inflation Data Soft inflation figures boost Asian stocks while China GDP data poses risks. - **Source:** [Breaking News on Seeking Alpha](https://brifing.si/source/9a596115-e1cc-45e7-b5ba-070be9ea2998) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/21dedfe5-88e9-411f-90ef-588aa89bc722 ## Market Overview Asian stocks mostly closed higher on Wednesday, supported by positive sentiment from Wall Street and gains in US index futures. Softer-than-expected US inflation data reduced expectations for near-term Fed rate hikes, lifting regional markets. ## Impact of US Inflation Data The lower-than-anticipated CPI reading boosted risk appetite globally. Investors moved on expectations of a more dovish Fed policy stance, supporting capital flows into emerging markets. This particularly benefited Asian equities sensitive to US monetary policy. ## Signals from China's Economy China's Q3 GDP growth falling short of expectations limited regional gains. Slowdown signs in the world's second-largest economy reignited global growth concerns. Sectors dependent on Chinese demand underperformed amid the disappointing data. ## Regional Performance Divergence Japan's Nikkei rose 1.2% while South Korea's Kospi gained 0.8%. Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets showed mixed performance. Tech stocks led gains across the region. Australia's market posted modest gains amid commodity price volatility. ## Shadow of Geopolitical Risks Tensions involving Iran and Middle East conflict risks created cautious sentiment. Oil price fluctuations impacted energy stocks. Investors remain wary about potential supply chain disruptions from regional tensions. ## Outlook for Coming Period Market participants will watch corporate earnings for fresh clues on Fed policy. Global growth concerns and policy uncertainties may increase volatility. Experts emphasize the importance of portfolio diversification in current conditions. ## Sources covering this story - https://seekingalpha.com/news/4613813-asian-shares-mostly-climb-on-cool-us-cpi-defying-weak-china-gdp-and-iran-conflict-risks?utm_source=feed_news_all&utm_medium=referral&feed_item_type=news — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._