Asian stocks wilt as Brent holds above $100, yields near 2023 peak By Reuters

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• U.S. stocks ended lower and bonds slid while oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel. • The S&P 500 dropped 0.5%, the Nasdaq fell 0.6%, and the Dow decreased 0.8%.

• Asian stock markets in Japan, South Korea, and Australia were expected to decline on Thursday following losses on Wall Street. • US oil prices rose for an eighth consecutive session while the S&P 500 Index fell 0.5%, driven by drops in industrial and consumer-discretionary shares.

• Brent crude oil prices rose during Asian trading on Wednesday, September 9, as tensions between the United States and Iran increased. • Prices approached the $100-a-barrel mark due to fears of shipping and supply disruptions in the Gulf.