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Asian stocks

Asian stocks dip, bonds in focus after torrid September 

Bond yields surged in September as prices tumbled, with soaring energy costs sparking inflation fears and the AI boom boosting economic growth.
Bond yields surged in September as prices tumbled, with soaring energy costs sparking inflation fears and the AI boom boosting economic growth.

Stocks slip in Asia as oil climbs, bonds retreat

Japan’s Nikkei gained 0.8 per cent, while South Korean stocks dipped 0.6 per cent.
Japan’s Nikkei gained 0.8 per cent, while South Korean stocks dipped 0.6 per cent.

Global AI stocks tumble as industry’s biggest names sound alarm

The sell-off rippled through the industry, where companies are increasingly relying on debt and circular financing to fund ambitious AI spending plans.
The sell-off rippled through the industry, where companies are increasingly relying on debt and circular financing to fund ambitious AI spending plans.

Oil heads for US$100-plus weekly finish, stocks slide as Mid-East fears flare

Stocks fell across Asia on Sept 11, 2026, led by declines in Japan and South Korea.
Stocks fell across Asia on Sept 11, 2026, led by declines in Japan and South Korea.

Oil heads for $100, Asia stocks subdued as Middle East tensions escalate

Brent crude rose to US$99.49 a barrel as attacks in the Middle East intensified.
Brent crude rose to US$99.49 a barrel as attacks in the Middle East intensified.

Shares skid in Asia as oil climbs, yields stay high

The Kospi Index – a barometer for artificial intelligence investments – dropped 1.6 per cent.
The Kospi Index – a barometer for artificial intelligence investments – dropped 1.6 per cent.

Most Asian stocks advance as attention turns to US Fed chief Kevin Warsh’s speech

Traders are hoping US Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh’s speech at the annual meeting of central bankers and economic leaders will give them an insight into decision-makers’ thinking.
Traders are hoping US Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh’s speech at the annual meeting of central bankers and economic leaders will give them an insight into decision-makers’ thinking.

Asian stocks edge higher as oil drops on fresh Mid-East hopes

Asian stocks edged higher as oil prices extended a decline on receding concerns about another military flare-up between the US and Iran.
Asian stocks edged higher as oil prices extended a decline on receding concerns about another military flare-up between the US and Iran.

Samsung, SK Hynix prep record shareholder returns in AI boom

Samsung’s shares gained as much as 10.3 per cent, while SK Hynix rose 14.7 per cent following reports of shareholder returns.
Samsung’s shares gained as much as 10.3 per cent, while SK Hynix rose 14.7 per cent following reports of shareholder returns.

Asian stocks rally as US Treasury steps in to ease bond fears

Fears had been surging after the yield on a 30-year US Treasury on Aug 18 hit its highest level since June 2007, before the global financial crisis.
Fears had been surging after the yield on a 30-year US Treasury on Aug 18 hit its highest level since June 2007, before the global financial crisis.

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