https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-fall-after-wild-swings-in-bonds-fx-us-jobs-data-loomsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-fall-after-wild-swings-in-bonds-fx-us-jobs-data-loomshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-shares-fall-after-wild-swings-in-bonds-fx-us-jobs-data-looms#u98411Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:16:47 +0000Asian shares fell on Friday as investors grappled with wild swings in bond and currency markets ahead of key US jobs data. Hong Kong shares dropped three percent, while equities across the region were mostly lower. At the same time, a widening US military buildup in the Gulf kept oil prices elevated and inflation risks alive. Gold prices remained steady ahead of payrolls figures but headed for a weekly decline due to a stronger dollar and Treasury yields. Meanwhile, European bourses were set for a higher open with futures rising slightly.Why it mattersGlobal financial markets experienced inten