South Korea’s KOSPI index was largely flat after hitting record highs earlier this week on chipmaker gains. Samsung Electronics (KS: 005930) and SK Hynix (KS: 000660) slipped between 1.5% and 3%.

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The CPI print was China’s strongest reading since February 2023. CPI grew 0.2% month-on-month, reversing course after a 0.1% drop in November. Friday’s reading showed Chinese CPI inflation rising for ...