Oil markets remained volatile as investors weighed supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia and the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia. (EPA Images pic)SINGAPORE: Asian equities fell sharply on Tuesday led by technology shares as a widening conflict in the Middle East kept oil prices elevated, supporting the dollar ahead of an earnings season that will set the tone for the rest of the year.
Energy prices are back driving global markets as investors weigh the geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine, with Brent crude futures at US$105.9 per barrel, near a two-week high.
Oil markets have been volatile as investors contend with the supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia while considering the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia.
