Asian markets retreat as high oil prices and Wall Street tech softness weigh on sentiment

businessinsider
2026.05.20 06:32

Asian markets declined on Wednesday, influenced by Wall Street's weakness, especially in chipmakers and AI stocks. Elevated crude oil prices further dampened global risk sentiment, with gold prices dropping below $4,500 an ounce after a nearly 2% fall in the previous session. WTI crude futures remained around $104 per barrel.