💨 Abstract

On August 13, 2025, Asian shares rose following a record-setting rally in U.S. stocks, spurred by modest U.S. inflation improvements in July. The pause in U.S.-China trade tensions and hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts also drove gains. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, and other indices saw significant increases. The truce in trade tensions and positive U.S.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff