Posted 10/18/2023, 12:24:00 AM
Asian Shares Mixed as Gaza Hospital Attack Adds to Middle East Tensions; US Data and Oil in Focus
- Asian shares stutter as Gaza hospital blast complicates crisis, worries grow over Middle East escalation
- China data awaited for signs stimulus working, growth seen slowing sharply in Q3
- U.S. retail sales jump sparks growth upgrades, higher rate hike bets
- Bonds hammered again by strong sales, higher yields underpin dollar
- Oil climbs on inventory drop and Middle East tensions
