TOKYO -- Equity benchmarks across Asia fell sharply on Tuesday, as fears of higher inflation prompted investors to dump risk assets, especially highflying tech stocks.
Japan's blue-chip Nikkei Stock Average index was one of the worst performers, closing down over 900 points, or 3%, while the broader Topix index also slid 2%. The Nikkei index recorded the biggest percentage drop in over two months.
.JPG?width=178&fit=cover&gravity=faces&dpr=2&quality=medium&source=nar-cms&format=auto&height=100)
