Asia shares mostly gain after Wall Street wobbled over strong jobs report

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By CHAN HO-HIMFebruary 12, 2026 at 09:23 AM

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Asian shares mostly rose on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after Wall Street experienced volatility due to a strong U.S. jobs report. The report raised concerns about potential interest rate hikes. Japan's Nikkei index was featured on electronic stock boards in Tokyo. Currency traders in Seoul, South Korea, monitored the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the South Korean won. The gains in Asian markets suggest a degree of resilience despite the uncertainty generated by the U.S. economic data.

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Ahn Young-joon ×240% Eugene Hoshiko ×340% Hana Bank ×250% Seoul ×260% Japan ×360% Tokyo ×360% U.S. dollar ×260% South Korean won ×260% Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) ×270% Nikkei index ×370% Wall Street 70% South Korea ×270%

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jobs report 90% asia shares 80% wall street 70% stock market 60% kospi 50% nikkei index 50% foreign exchange rate 40% currency traders 40%

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