Asian stocks fell alongside Wall Street after US inflation data showed faster price growth. Rising oil prices tied to conflict in Iran pushed Treasury yields higher and increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase in 2027.
The moves came as investors reacted to hotter consumer price readings from the United States. Higher energy costs linked to developments in Iran contributed to the inflation pickup and weighed on market sentiment.
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Global markets tumbled as US-Iran tensions and prolonged Israeli conflict drove oil prices higher. Asian shares and futures dipped, with investors preparing for extended fighting. The inflationary pressures have reduced expectations for central bank rate cuts.
Asian stocks climbed higher on Monday, led by companies focused on artificial intelligence, despite escalating concerns over Middle East stability. Oil prices jumped after President Donald Trump rejected Iran's response to a US peace proposal as unacceptable. The developments come amid a 10-week-old conflict between the two nations.
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Asian equities opened higher, tracking gains in US stocks and Treasuries, as investors overlooked geopolitical tensions. Markets displayed cautious optimism despite worries over oil prices and inflation, with the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision pending. Oil prices held near $103 amid expectations of continued volatility until energy stabilizes.
US stock markets tumbled after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and signaled just one rate cut this year. The Dow Jones dropped 768 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell over 1.3%. Rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and an increase in the Producer Price Index contributed to the uncertainty.
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European stocks closed the week lower on Friday, with the STOXX 600 index hitting a two-week low. Investors cited concerns over growth and inflation from the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupting energy supplies. While technology shares gained, healthcare and financial sectors declined.
Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 1.1% to 56,821.39 in morning trade on Friday, tracking losses on Wall Street amid rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Technology stocks weighed heavily on the index, while the air transport sector saw sharp declines. Investors appeared cautious ahead of a three-day weekend.
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Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran—detailed in prior coverage—that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and escalated Middle East tensions with oil and gold surges, Indonesian businesses are implementing short-term risk mitigations amid rising costs, while Bank Indonesia monitors inflation risks.