Asian stocks declined as chipmakers pulled down Wall Street amid valuation concerns. Oil prices climbed higher this week due to escalating Middle East hostilities. Investors are questioning the sustainability of massive artificial intelligence investments and tech valuations. Heightened geopolitical tensions fueled inflation worries and potential interest rate hikes. Consumers continue spending and the labor market shows resilience despite economic challenges.

Asian stocks declined as semiconductor shares faced renewed selling pressure. Crude oil prices climbed higher due to fresh strikes in the Middle East. Government bonds in…

Most Asian stocks sank on Thursday as tech firms came under renewed pressure from worries over the AI boom, with Seoul again taking the brunt of the selling, while oil prices rose…