Asian Stocks Slide on Brent Surge, BOJ Holds Rates: Markets Wrap

Asian Stocks Slide on Brent Surge, BOJ Holds Rates: Markets Wrap

Asian equities dropped as attacks on key energy infrastructure in the Middle East drove oil prices higher, fueling investor concern that an escalating war will add to inflation pressures.

(Bloomberg) Asian equities dropped as attacks on key energy infrastructure in the Middle East drove oil prices higher, fueling investor concern that an escalating war will add to inflation pressures.… [+4935 chars]