# Asia shares head for downbeat week as bond yields and oil remain high

https://mins.news/en/item/27909

- Reuters, 2026-08-21 01:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-global-markets-2026-08-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a87ac7fc69d29000181b7fc

> Most Asian stock indexes were set for weekly declines on Friday as pressure in global bond markets showed little sign of easing. A diplomatic deadlock in the Gulf pushed oil prices to one-month highs, keeping inflation risks in focus.

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