Global Stocks Plummet Amid Weaker-Than-Expected US Inflation Data
Global stock markets experienced mostly downward trends following the release of US inflation data. The news also saw mixed reactions in US futures.
The latest economic report showed a surprisingly weak update, which prompted Wall Street to hover near its record high.
A screen at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea displayed the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and Samsung Electronics Co. stock price on Friday, August 14, 2026.