Asian shares decline as oil prices soar amid the war in Iran, echoing last week's Wall Street drop
Asian shares have declined due to soaring oil prices amid the war in Iran, echoing last week's Wall Street drop. The region's reliance on access to the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments has raised concerns about potential inflation and economic growth stagnation.
Asian shares dipped in Monday morning trading due to worries about oil prices and the US war with Iran. Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped 4.5% to 50,979.54, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 lost 1.2% to 8,417.00. The Shanghai Composite shed 0.7% to 3,884.57. Oil prices jumped, with US crude rising to $101.92 a barrel and Brent crude soaring to $115.45 a barrel. The war in Iran has raised concerns about inflation and economic growth. Investors are bracing for a potentially long conflict, which could stunt Asia's economic growth.
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