Asian stock markets tumble
March 23, 2026 07:00 am
Major Asian stock markets fell sharply on Monday after the US and Iran threatened to intensify hostilities as the war enters its fourth week.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 was down by 4.8% in early trading, while the Kospi in South Korea was more than 5.5% lower.
Oil prices fluctuated, with Brent crude about 0.8% lower at $111.25 (£83.48) a barrel and US traded oil was broadly flat at $98.18.
Source: BBC
--Agencies
