Asian shares are mixed as Brent crude approaches $100 a barrel

Asian shares are mixed as Brent crude approaches $100 a barrel — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-are-mixed-as-brent-crude-approaches-100-a-barrelContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Asian shares mixed as oil prices climb and rate hike bets surgehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-are-mixed-as-brent-crude-approaches-100-a-barrelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-are-mixed-as-brent-crude-approaches-100-a-barrel#u68562Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:37:02 +0000Tokyo stocks fell sharply on September 11, with the Nikkei 225 closing down 2.8% at 63,442. Investors reacted to oil prices exceeding $108 and expectations for interest rate increases from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. While U.S. futures initially indicated a positive open on September 11 following inflation data of 3.4%, U.S. equities later tumbled on Monday morning. This downturn followed calls from OpenAI and Anthropic to slow artificial intelligence development, alongside rising bond yields.Why it mattersRising crude oil prices driven by West Asia escalations are increasi Indian markets reverse losses as Brent crude holds above $100https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-are-mixed-as-brent-crude-approaches-100-a-barrelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-are-mixed-as-brent-crude-approaches-100-a-barrel#u64459Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:12:10 +0000Indian stocks ended a three-day decline on September 10, with the Sensex closing 138 points higher and the Nifty rising 46 points to 23,477.80. Banking stocks led these gains despite pressure from global markets and crude oil volatility. Other Asian markets struggled as Brent crude remained above $100 a barrel. Market anxiety grew following a rise in U.S. inflation data, which pushed yields toward 2023 peaks and contributed to a decline in U.S. equities.Why it mattersHigh oil prices are driven by U.S. and Iran attacks restricting flow through the Strait of Hormuz. This volatility coincides wit Asian Stocks Mixed as Brent Crude Tops $100 per Barrelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-are-mixed-as-brent-crude-approaches-100-a-barrelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-are-mixed-as-brent-crude-approaches-100-a-barrel#u63544Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:06:48 +0000Asian equity markets showed mixed results Thursday as Brent crude oil surpassed $100 a barrel. The Nikkei and Kospi rose while Indian shares fell and Chinese markets remained steady. Investors are reacting to a Wall Street retreat where the S&P 500 lost 0.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.8% on Wednesday. Market volatility is driven by escalating attacks between the U.S. and Iran, which are restricting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, alongside anticipation of upcoming U.S. CPI data.Why it mattersHigh energy costs increase global inflation pressures and typically wei