[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin with mild gains following last Friday's softer-than-expected US CPI data, but with the upside capped in thinned conditions amid mass holiday closures

The mild gains in Asia-Pac stocks follow the weaker-than-expected US CPI data, indicating that investors might be pricing in a more dovish Fed outlook.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 16 Feb 2026, 00:24 UTCOn the live feed at 00:04 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin with mild gains following last Friday's softer-than-expected US CPI data, but with the upside capped in thinned conditions amid mass holiday closures

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UK Rightmove House Prices YY (Feb) 0.0% (Prev. 0.5%)

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However, with many markets closed for holidays, trading volumes are likely lower, which could limit momentum and amplify volatility in any moves.

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