Asian stocks retreat as oil, yields rise; Nikkei, KOSPI lead losses — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-stocks-retreat-as-oil-yields-rise-nikkei-kospi-lead-lossesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Asian stocks fall as oil prices and bond yields spark inflation fearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-stocks-retreat-as-oil-yields-rise-nikkei-kospi-lead-losseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-stocks-retreat-as-oil-yields-rise-nikkei-kospi-lead-losses#u45075Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:20:21 +0000Asian markets declined as rising oil prices and bond yields revived concerns over inflation. This downward pressure outweighed the positive impact of strong corporate earnings. The trend reflects a broader global slide in markets, with US stocks moving further from record highs and Brent crude prices increasing. Investors are reacting to the possibility of stagflation, which has pulled US equities lower and contributed to mixed performance across world shares.Why it mattersRising energy costs and bond yields typically signal higher inflation, which can lead to tighter monetary policy. Stagflat