Korea Leads Asia Lower, Hang Seng Edges Up
“The Economic Times says rising yields and oil are pressuring Europe, with worries about France's finances.” — Hank Ledger, on air
At a glance
- First reported by Economic Times: “Global Market: European shares fall as rising yields, oil lift risk concerns”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:50 AM ET on Europe Open, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: South Korea, European, Asia.
- BBN covered this story before: Asia Mostly Higher; Taiwan Leads, Korea Lags (October 6).
The real story
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- Economic TimesGlobal Market: European shares fall as rising yields, oil lift risk concerns
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Economic Times says rising yields and oil are pressuring Europe, with worries about France's finances.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt also notes the RBI's first rate hike in nearly four years.
The story so far
- Asia Tracks Wall Street; Europe Contagion Jitters; Nidec Bonds · The Straits Times
- Taiex Jumps 2.68%, Kospi Slips 0.93% as Asia Splits · Reuters
- Asia Mostly Higher; Taiwan Jumps, Korea Slips · Economic Times
- Asia Mostly Higher; Taiwan Leads, Korea Lags · Reuters
- Korea Leads Asia Lower, Hang Seng Edges Up (this story)
- Asia Sinks: Straits Off 3.49%, Kospi Down 2.62% · ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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