GENERAL7 Sept 2026
Asian tech shares surge as strong US jobs data boosts growth hopes
Asian tech shares jumped on Monday after strong US jobs data lifted global growth hopes. But oil prices also edged up as the US and Iran attacked ships in the Gulf. That is bad news for diesel prices, which hit record highs last week. Diesel matters for transport, shipping, farming and manufacturing. With central banks expected to raise rates, watch the US inflation report this week.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Japan's Nikkei rebounded 2.2 per cent after losing a similar amount last week, and South Korea rallied 3.1 per cent.
- Brent crude rose 0.7 per cent to $96.97 a barrel, and US crude gained 0.8 per cent to $92.24, after US and Iranian forces attacked ships.
- US August consumer price index report is due Friday, with median forecasts for a core rise of 0.2 per cent.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Keep an eye on diesel prices and this week's US inflation data, and start reviewing your transport and input costs for possible increases.
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TaxQue News Desk
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