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Asian Stocks Set for Declines as Oil Extends Gains: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 01 September 2026, 22:07 UTC By Toby Alder 1 min read
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Asian stocks were set to decline Wednesday as surging oil prices pushed bond yields higher and stoked fears that resurgent inflation will force central banks to tighten monetary policy.

Asian stocks were set to decline Wednesday as surging oil prices pushed bond yields higher and stoked fears that resurgent inflation will force central banks to tighten monetary policy.
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