# Stocks fall as oil surge fuels inflation and rate fears

https://mins.news/en/item/52574

- France 24, 2026-09-10 02:47 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260910-stocks-sink-as-oil-rally-fans-inflation-and-rate-hike-fears

> Asian stocks declined Thursday while Brent crude held its gains after breaking above the psychologically important $100 level a day earlier. Renewed hostilities in the Middle East have intensified fears that inflation will rise.

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