Asian markets started the week on the back foot (Daniel ROLAND) Asian stocks slipped Monday as the dour mood that sullied last week's trading continued, with investors gearing up for a crucial run of central bank decisions and tech earnings. A drop in oil prices provided limited support after both main contracts soared Friday to a six-month high, though sentiment remains fragile owing to fears of a resumption of US attacks on Iran after next week's midterm elections. AI-linked firms continued to struggle amid worries about the sustainability of the colossal investment boom that pushed stock markets to multiple record highs in the first half of the year.
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