Asian Stocks, Bonds to Slide on Inflation Jitters: Markets Wrap
Stocks and bonds in Asia were set to decline Thursday, tracking Wall Street losses as an oil rally and stronger-than-expected US economic data fueled inflation concerns and bets on further interest-rate hikes. The yen, near a three-week low, will be in focus as Japanese markets reopen.

<p>Stocks and bonds in Asia were set to decline Thursday, tracking Wall Street losses as an oil rally and stronger-than-expected US economic data fueled inflation concerns and bets on further interest-rate hikes. The yen, near a three-week low, will be in focus as Japanese markets reopen.</p>