# Asian shares slide as oil and yields remain elevated

https://mins.news/en/item/38001

- Reuters, 2026-08-31 01:20 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-global-markets-2026-08-31/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a94d6c92732d80001646762

> Asian stock markets fell on Monday after fresh fighting between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher. Bond yields also stayed elevated as investors reduced their expectations for a U.S. interest-rate hike.

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