Rio Times · asia Intelligence
Key Facts
—Korea markets The KOSPI, South Korea’s main share index, closed down 5.35% at 7,246.79.
—Oil jump Crude oil prices rose more than 6% on July 7 as shipping fears returned near the Strait of Hormuz.
—Japan food Beef-bowl chain Sukiya raised its regular bowl from 450 to 480 yen.











