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On July 14, 2026, Asian stock markets declined sharply, with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan falling 1.7%. The decline was led by South Korean and Taiwanese stocks. The Taiwanese benchmark fell to a one-month low, while Seoul stocks traded between negative and positive territory. The report from The Business Times Singapore highlights broad regional market weakness, with oil prices also falling. The article was published on July 14, 2026, and updated later that day.
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MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan falls 1.7%
Published: Tue, Jul 14, 2026 · 09:50 AM Updated: Tue, Jul 14, 2026 · 05:17 PM
[SINGAPORE] Stocks fell across Asia on Tuesday, with declines led by South Korean and Taiwanese markets.
- The Taiwanese benchmark dropped to a one-month low.
- In Seoul, stocks fluctuated between negative and positive territory.
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan declined by 1.7%.
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