Asian stock futures rose as hopes for a US government shutdown deal emerged, though caution persists due to tech stock valuations and a lack of economic data. Senate Republicans plan to test support for a spending package, but Democratic backing remains uncertain. Chinese inflation data will also be a key focus.
South Korea’s Kospi tanks 8% despite US-Iran war optimism. Here are 4 reasons why
The benchmark Kospi plunged 551 points, or 8.1%, to 6,2505. The steep decline triggered “sidecar” trading curbs on both the Kospi and the junior Kosdaq