Asian shares mostly rise as Nikkei gains 1.9% and Kospi jumps 4.6%, even as Brent climbs to $92.05
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Brent crude's climb to ~$92 on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions raises near-term inflation risk and complicates the global rates outlook, even as equities advance on AI-chip leadership. Asia's mixed tape highlights cross-currents: a weaker yen and higher energy costs intensify Japan's imported inflation, while Wall Street's rally reflects continued demand for AI-linked cyclicals. Higher oil prices can tighten financial conditions across risk assets.
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Oil prices extended gains amid continued attacks between the United States and Iran, lifting Brent to $92.05 a barrel and U.S. WTI to $85.19. Asian equity markets were mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 up 1.9% and South Korea’s Kospi up 4.6% while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped 0.7%. Analysts said Japan faces twin imported inflation pressures as a weaker yen coincides with higher crude prices. On Wall Street, all three major indexes rose, led by AI chipmakers.
