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World shares mostly fall and US futures are mixed after US inflation data improves
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Asian markets also had a mixed day, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index gaining and Hong Kong's Hang Seng losing ground.
In financial news, US futures are mixed after recent inflation data showed improvement in July. This development has had a varied impact on global markets, with some experiencing declines and others seeing gains. Oil prices have resumed their climb after a 2% slip the previous day.
European markets have seen some fluctuations, with Britain's FTSE 100 falling and Germany's DAX rising. Asian markets also had a mixed day, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index gaining and Hong Kong's Hang Seng losing ground. Further details on the global market trends and their potential implications are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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