Asian stocks dip as high bond yields keep markets cautious
Asian stocks were subdued on Thursday as investors weighed softer-than-expected US inflation data against elevated bond yields, higher oil prices and uncertainty over the outcome of US-Iran peace talks.
October 01, 2026 (MLN): Asian stocks were subdued on Thursday as investors weighed softer-than-expected US inflation data against elevated bond yields, higher oil prices and uncertainty over the outcome of US-Iran peace talks. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.2%, while South Korea’s KOSPI slipped 0.14%. Japan’s Nikkei rose more than 1%, supported by gains in chip-related stocks, whil...