Asia-Pacific market wrap: KOSPI circuit breaker triggered, UAE formally halted all trade with Iran, Trump paused 50% Canada tariffs for three days, PBOC set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.7854, Australia Q2 wage price index +0.8% q/q, Japan June machine orders +16.9% y/y, and oil extended gains to a fourth day amid Hormuz conflict.
InvestingLive08/19, 10:30 AM
- KOSPI circuit breaker
- USD/CNY mid-point 6.7854
- estimate 6.7421
- Australia Q2 2026 Wage price Index +0.8% q/q
Figures as quoted by InvestingLive
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