Asian Markets Face Oil-Driven Inflation Pressure

Asian markets are cautious on March 16, 2026, as Gulf hostilities keep oil prices elevated, complicating inflation outlooks and prompting most central banks to pause policy decisions this week. Reports say the US may lead a coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, while markets watch Chinese economic data, potential RBA rate hikes, and Nvidia's GTC for tech-driven volatility.
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- Read OriginalAsia shares wary, oil volatile as war drags onmichaelwest.com.au
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