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 ArticlesTrooper and Suspect Killed in a Shooting at a Delaware DMVDec 23, 20256 Dead and a Family Left Reeling After Mexican Navy Medical Flight Crashes in TexasDec 23, 2025Libya’s Military Chief, 7 Others Killed in Plane Crash After Takeoff From TurkeyDec 23, 2025Explosion at Pennsylvania Nursing Home Kills at Least 2, Governor SaysDec 23, 2025Related TopicsAustraliainflationstocksasianFall