Shares skid in Asia as oil rises, rate hikes loom

Live updates

1. 31d ago

   Asian shares fall as oil prices surge and rate hikes loom

   Asian stock markets declined broadly on Tuesday, driven by surging bond yields and higher oil prices that pressured risk appetite. Investors are awaiting key events, including the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision and US Consumer Price Index data. The downturn follows a previous slide on Wall Street and persists as traders anticipate central bank meetings in Japan and the United States.

   Why it matters

   Global markets face pressure as US 10-year Treasury yields reached their highest level since 2007, impacting currencies and bonds. The situation is further complicated by supply concerns in the Middle East, which have driven up oil prices. This combination of factors has contributed to the decline in Asian stock markets.

   What is confirmed

   • Asian stock markets fell broadly on Tuesday as surging bond yields and higher oil prices pressured risk appetite.
   • Investors are awaiting the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision.
   • US 10-year Treasury yields reached their highest level since 2007.

   What to watch next

   • Reserve Bank of Australia's decision
   • US Consumer Price Index data
   • central bank meetings in Japan and the United States
   Sources used for this update (2)

   1. www.investors.com — Stock Market Today | Investor's Business Daily
   2. finance.yahoo.com — Asia stocks fall as rising yields, oil weigh on risk appetite; RBA decision ahead
   confidence 100%
2. 45d ago

   Asian shares slide as US Treasury yields hit 2007 peak

   Asian stock markets fell Monday, driven by a slump in AI-linked shares and rising oil prices. Investors are reacting to supply concerns in the Middle East and anticipation of central bank meetings in Japan and the United States. Global markets face pressure as US 10-year Treasury yields reached their highest level since 2007, impacting currencies and bonds. The downturn follows a previous slide on Wall Street and persists as traders await US Consumer Price Index data.

   Why it matters

   Higher bond yields increase borrowing costs and often trigger a sell-off in high-growth sectors like AI. The intersection of energy price spikes and potential rate hikes creates a volatile environment for global equities.

   What is confirmed

   • Asian share markets declined on Monday, September 14, 2026.
   • Oil prices increased due to supply concerns in the Middle East.
   • AI-linked stocks dragged down Asian markets.

   Still unconfirmed

   • US 10-year Treasury yields hit their highest since 2007.
   • Investors are bracing for potential interest rate hikes in Japan and the United States this week.

   What to watch next

   • US Consumer Price Index data release
   • Central bank meeting outcomes from Japan and the United States
   Sources used for this update (3)

   1. finance.yahoo.com — Shares skid in Asia as oil climbs, rate hikes loom
   2. www.thestar.com.my — Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Sept 14, 2026)
   3. www.straitstimes.com — Bonds slump as US 10-year Treasury yields hit highest since 2007
   confidence 85%
3. 46d ago

   Asian markets slide as oil prices hit $103 and rate hikes loom

   Asian stocks fell Monday as oil prices hit $103 and government bond yields rose. Investors are bracing for potential interest rate hikes in Japan and the United States this week. The decline was exacerbated by a slump in AI-linked shares and a previous slide on Wall Street. While some Asian markets remained mixed, overall sentiment was weighed down by supply concerns in West Asia and anticipation of upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index data.

   Why it matters

   Rising oil costs and bond yields typically increase borrowing costs and operational expenses for companies. The sensitivity of AI stocks suggests a broader volatility in high-growth tech sectors. Market direction currently hinges on central bank policy shifts and inflation metrics.

   What is confirmed

   • Oil prices reached $103.
   • Asian stock markets experienced losses on Monday.
   • Investors are awaiting U.S. CPI data.

   Still unconfirmed

   • AI-linked shares slumped following actions by leaders of OpenAI and Anthropic.
   • Interest rate hikes are likely in both the United States and Japan this week.

   What to watch next

   • Release of U.S. Consumer Price Index data
   • Interest rate decisions from the U.S. and Japanese central banks
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. WSJ — Asian Stock Markets Mixed, Investors Await U.S. CPI Data
   2. Seeking Alpha — Asian stocks extend losses following Wall Street slide; oil hits $103
   3. Reuters — Shares skid in Asia as oil rises, rate hikes loom
   4. Investor's Business Daily — Stock Market Today: Dow Barely Up Ahead Of Inflation Data; Nvidia Chipmaker Falls On Sales (Live Coverage)
   5. Click2Houston — US stocks jump after oil prices ease and an inflation update comes in near expectations
   6. Springfield News-Sun — US stocks jump after oil prices ease and inflation update comes in near expectations
   7. investmentguruindia.com — Unauthorised use of Indian patent office logo prohibited without prior approval: DPIIT
   8. investmentguruindia.com — Tamil Nadu government to launch unified online registration for building professionals
   9. thefinancialexpress.com.bd — Shares drop in Asia as oil rises, rate hikes loom
   10. lufkindailynews.com — World shares slide as oil prices jump and bond yields climb
   confidence 90%