Asian Shares Mostly Fall and US Futures Are Little Changed After US Inflation Data Improves The latest inflation data from the United States has sent ripples across global markets.
Asian shares have mostly fallen, while US futures remain relatively steady. On closer inspection, this mixed bag reveals a tale of cautious optimism.
Investors are reacting to the slightly better than expected inflation rate of 4. 7%. This is a marked improvement over June's 5. 5%. With oil prices easing – Brent crude has fallen 2.