MarketsAsian Stocks Fall After Australia Inflation AcceleratesSavePrintAn electronic stock board is displayed at a conference hall in Tokyo, Japan on Oct. 27, 2021. Koji Sasahara/AP PhotoThe Associated Press10/27/2021|Updated: 10/27/2021BEIJING—Asian stock markets fell Wednesday after Australian inflation increased, highlighting global pressure for prices to rise, while investors looked ahead to U.S. economic growth data due out this week.Shanghai, Tokyo, and Hong Kong all retreated.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesStudent Is Shot in a Maryland High School and Another Student Is in Custody, Police SayFeb 09, 2026Dutch Speedskater Jutta Leerdam Wins Women’s 1,000 Olympic Gold With Fiancé Jake Paul in the StandsFeb 09, 2026How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 9Feb 09, 2026What Stood Out in This Year’s Super Bowl AdsFeb 09, 2026Related TopicsAustraliainflationstocksasianFall