Asian markets saw declines in China and Hong Kong equities on Friday. Crude oil prices surged above $100 a barrel, intensifying inflation worries. Investors remained cautious due to geopolitical risks and upcoming large IPOs. Technology shares received some support from policy expectations. Rising energy costs and liquidity pressures will influence markets near term.

Asian shares are trading mixed amid concerns about higher oil prices and inflation. Benchmarks fell Wednesday in Tokyo and Hong Kong, while rising in Sydney and Seoul and being…

Chinese mainland stocks advanced, led by gains in AI, semiconductor and metal shares, while Hong Kong equities declined as investors booked profits in technology stocks despite…

Asian stocks declined following a Wall Street tech selloff and investor doubts about artificial intelligence returns. Oil prices held their gains after closing over one hundred…