Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as oil prices, inflation worries weigh on sentiment

Asian markets showed mixed trading as AI stock momentum waned, oil prices stayed high, and inflation worries persisted. Japan's Nikkei saw a slight gain, while South Korea's Kospi recovered some losses. Concerns over stalled US-Iran talks and hotter US inflation data contributed to investor caution across the region.

May 13, 2026 - 12:30
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Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as oil prices, inflation worries weigh on sentiment
Asian markets showed mixed trading as AI stock momentum waned, oil prices stayed high, and inflation worries persisted. Japan's Nikkei saw a slight gain, while South Korea's Kospi recovered some losses. Concerns over stalled US-Iran talks and hotter US inflation data contributed to investor caution across the region.

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