VDPG.L is trading 3% down alongside developed Asia-Pacific equities as renewed Middle East supply concerns push Brent crude above $107 and heighten inflation fears.

  • Investors price an 86% chance of a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve hike on September 16.
  • Possible Bank of Japan tightening adds regional rate pressure.
  • Combined pressures worsen risk sentiment across Asia and disproportionately hurt growth-sensitive equity markets.