Asia stocks fall with oil surge, yields in focus; U.S. inflation on tap By Investing.com

• Agustín Carstens, head of the Bank for International Settlements, warned at a conference hosted by India’s central bank that the AI boom is creating new risks for financial stability. • He noted that AI growth is increasingly funded through private credit and debt rather than corporate earnings, creating opaque and interconnected financial links.

• Crude oil prices have risen toward $100 per barrel amid escalating war and higher energy costs. • Market participants are monitoring these price spikes as the Federal Reserve prepares for its next meeting in less than a week.

• The US Dollar Index fell recently as a sharp plunge in the USDJPY exchange rate strengthened other global currencies. • The Euro is positioned to test the 1.1700 level, while EURINR moves toward 112.50 and USDCNY may test 6.70.

• The Australian share market experienced its worst session in six months on September 10, 2026, following a decline on Wall Street. • Market losses reached $50 billion as oil prices climbed past $US101 a barrel.

• Singapore's retail sector is facing a downturn as higher living costs and economic uncertainty reduce consumer spending. • Softer labor conditions and rising expenses are expected to weigh on demand for retail goods in the coming months.

• Asian stock markets declined on Tuesday as investors reacted to rising oil prices and anticipated upcoming U.S. inflation data. • The MSCI Asia-Pacific index fell 1 per cent, while Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's KOSPI both dropped by more than 1 per cent.

• Currency markets remained stable on Thursday as investors reacted to rising oil prices and global bond yields. • Traders paused the Japanese yen's recent strong rally while awaiting upcoming economic data.

• Asian stocks declined on Thursday, September 10, as investors reacted to escalating shipping attacks in the Middle East. • Brent crude oil prices remained above $100 a barrel following the largest wave of attacks on shipping in the region.

• Asian equity-index futures for Japan, South Korea, and Australia pointed lower following a decline in U.S. markets. • The S&P 500 Index fell 0.5%, while the Nasdaq 100 Index dropped 0.3% due to declines in Nvidia Corp., Amazon.com Inc., and Alphabet Inc.

• Brent crude oil prices rose above $100 on Wednesday as military tensions between the U.S. and Iran increased. • The price surge follows a resumption of strikes between the two nations at the end of last month after a one-month pause.

• Donald Trump stated that the conflict with Iran will end immediately following the U.S. midterm elections. • Trump claimed that oil prices will drop and that Vladimir Putin is seeking to reach an agreement.