Märkte Asien: Ölpreisanstieg und Nahost-Spannungen – Asien-Börsen schließen mit Verlusten

Tokyo – Asian stock markets closed mostly in the red on Tuesday, though changes remained manageable. The trading mood was cautious, with investors largely keeping their powder dry ahead of the highly anticipated US Federal Reserve meeting, noted market analyst Timo Emden of Emden Research. The Federal Reserve is set to decide on the interest rate level on Wednesday evening, with significant uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the session, commented Jörg Held, Head of Portfolio Management at asset manager Ethnea Independent Investors.

The Fed meeting gains added importance due to the worldwide rise in bond yields and the resulting pressure on markets. Coupled with the high oil prices, market analyst Andreas Lipkow of broker CMC Markets warned that the impact on consumption, the economy, and inflation becomes increasingly significant when prices surpass 100 US dollars. Furthermore, the situation in the Middle East sends no signals for any easing of tensions.