Asian Shares Drift as Oil Spike Rekindles Rate-Hike Fears
Asian equities opened subdued in early trade as a renewed climb in oil prices sharpened concerns that central banks may have less room to ease policy. MSCIโs broad Asia gauge slipped at the open, South Koreaโs benchmark fell after the holiday break, and U.S. equity futures also pointed lower, underscoring a cautious start to the session.
