Asian markets finished trading on a positive note on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street's overnight gains. A positive surprise on U.K. inflation also supported sentiment.
China's Shanghai Composite Index edged up less than a tenth of a percent to finish trading at 3,198.84. The day's trading ranged between 3,181.56 and 3,204.36. The Shenzhen Component Index dropped 40.31 points or 0.4 percent to close at 10,932.65.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.