Asian markets declined as intensified Gulf fighting and oil price surges rekindled inflation risks. Oil prices climbed significantly, impacting global economic outlooks and investor sentiment. Investors increased expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike soon. Major banks and tech companies are set to release their quarterly earnings reports. South Korean chip stocks faced pressure, impacting the broader semiconductor sector globally.

Asian stocks climbed as investors favored semiconductor shares due to AI demand. Oil prices declined as energy supply disruption fears eased. South Korea's Kospi index saw a…

SYDNEY, July 13 : Share markets slid in Asia on Monday as fighting intensified in the Gulf and Iran claimed to have closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices surging…

Asian markets declined as intensified Gulf fighting and oil price surges rekindled inflation risks. Oil prices climbed significantly, impacting global economic outlooks and…

Seoul led losses in most Asian stocks, dragged down by market heavyweight SK hynix's 10 per cent plunge.