Stocks Fall as Oil’s Rise Stokes Inflation Worries: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks fell for a second day and Treasuries edged lower as rising oil prices fueled concerns that inflation may stay elevated and nudge central banks to raise interest rates. The selloff reflects growing anxiety that higher energy costs could prolong price pressures, potentially forcing monetary policymakers to tighten further. Investors are now watching for central bank signals amid the oil-driven inflation risk.