Asian Shares Extend Losses On Inflation Concerns

Asian stocks fell sharply on Tuesday to extend losses from the previous session as the latest Middle East conflict entered its fourth day. U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the war may last four to five weeks but could "go far longer than that," raising concerns a prolonged conflict could lead to a substantial spike in inflation. Gold ticked lower toward $5,300 an ounce as the dollar held gains on risk-off sentiment in financial . Oil prices continued to rise, with Brent contract surging over 4 percent ...