(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks dropped and the dollar held its gains after hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh strengthened bets on an interest-rate hike next month. Oil climbed as Middle East tensions intensified.

(Bloomberg) -- Asian shares posted a modest gain, while US stock futures slipped, as traders held back ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech for clues…

Asian stocks rise ahead of US Fed chief Warsh's speech, as investors seek clues on interest rates amid inflation and Middle East tensions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more…