Overseas Markets Rise as Bonds, Oil Drive Trading

ST. LOUIS, MO – September 30, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas markets were mostly higher Wednesday as a powerful rebound in Japanese technology shares lifted Asian equities, while investors continued to confront some of the highest government bond yields in decades, elevated oil prices, and uncertainty over inflation and interest rates. Japan was the standout performer, with the Nikkei 225 surging nearly 2%. Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan and Australia also advanced, although gains outside Japan were generally more restrained. South Korea moved in the opposite direction, falling for a third consecutive session as high U.S. Treasury yields weighed on investor

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