Asian markets slide on oil surge, Wall Street selloff
The Asian markets traded lower on Thursday, extending Wall Street’s losses as a sharp rise in crude oil prices heightened concerns over inflation and economic pressure amid prolonged tensions in the Middle East.
September 10, 2026 (MLN): The Asian markets traded lower on Thursday, extending Wall Street’s losses as a sharp rise in crude oil prices heightened concerns over inflation and economic pressure amid prolonged tensions in the Middle East. Australia’s benchmark S&P/ASX 200 led regional declines, falling 1.36%, with mining heavyweights Rio Tinto and BHP Group down 2.93% and 2.52%, respectively. Japan’s Nikkei 225 d...