https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shares-drop-in-asia-as-oil-rises-rate-hikes-loomContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shares-drop-in-asia-as-oil-rises-rate-hikes-loomhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shares-drop-in-asia-as-oil-rises-rate-hikes-loom#u68408Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:50:17 +0000Asian equity markets declined Monday as oil prices rose to $103 and investors feared further interest rate hikes. Losses were driven by a slide in AI-linked stocks and chipmakers, following a downward trend on Wall Street and falling U.S. futures. Emerging-market shares also dropped due to Middle East tensions and rate risks. While some markets remained mixed, the general trend reflected investor anxiety over supply concerns in the Middle East and pending U.S. inflation data.Why it mattersRising oil prices threaten global growth and can trigger inflation, prompting central banks to maintain hi