HONG KONG, China — Asian equity markets plunged again Wednesday while oil extended gains as the United States and Israel pressed on with their war on Iran, with investors growing fearful about a surge in inflation and the impact on the global economy. As the joint strikes on the Islamic republic moved into a fifth day, observers warned that the continued choking of crude supplies from the Middle East would continue to push prices higher and deal a blow to hopes for any more monetary easing. US President Donald Trump pledged that if needed, the navy would escort oil tankers through […]... Keep on reading: Asian stocks tumble further, oil extends gains as inflation fears grow