MSCI Inc.’s Asia Pacific equities index advanced 0.2%. A selloff in semiconductor stocks sent the gauge to its weakest close since August on Tuesday. Earlier, the S&P 500 pared earlier losses to close little changed after New York Fed President John Williams said he continued to see one more rate hike as appropriate this year but no need for further tightening in 2027. Pressure on tech stocks eased and Microsoft Corp. rose to a record.
Gold prices flat as markets await US CPI data
In early Asian trading, gold prices held steady as investors awaited crucial US consumer price data, which could affect future Federal Reserve decisions. New York
October 14, 2026