Kospi, Nikkei Drop on US-Iran Tensions, Higher Oil
Asian stocks fell on July 19, 2026, as US-Iran tensions escalated and crude oil prices rose. South Korea's Kospi dropped 2.47%, Japan's Nikkei 225 slid 0.2%, while the small-cap Kosdaq gained 0.98%.
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Kospi, Nikkei Drop as US-Iran War Lifts Oil
South Korea's Kospi fell 2.01% and Japan's Nikkei dropped 1.17% on Wednesday as the US-Iran conflict drove crude oil prices higher. Asian markets face particular pressure as most regional economies import nearly all their oil, raising inflation and margin risks.
Kospi Drops 3%, Nikkei Falls on US-Iran Escalation
South Korea's Kospi dropped 3% at Monday's open while Japan's Nikkei fell 1%, as escalating US-Iran conflict triggered a broad risk-off move across Asian markets. South Korea's heavy reliance on Middle East oil imports makes it especially vulnerable to geopolitical shocks of this kind.
Iran War Deal Sends Stocks Soaring, Oil Falls
A deal to end the Iran war triggered sharp gains in global stock markets, with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 4.99% and South Korea's Kospi surging 5.54%. Oil prices fell as investors priced out Middle East conflict risk, benefiting energy-importing economies.
Asian Markets Hit Six-Week High on U.S.-Iran Talk Hopes
Asian equities reached a six-week high as hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks boosted regional risk appetite. South Korea's Kospi surged 3.02%, while MSCI's Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index gained 1.5%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 1.2%, and Chinese blue-chips added 0.5%. Sustained gains hinge on progress in diplomatic negotiatio
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Asian stocks today: Kospi, Nikkei decline following renewed US-Iran war tensions, rising crude oil prices
Asian stocks fell on July 19, 2026, as US-Iran tensions escalated and crude oil prices rose. South Korea's Kospi dropped 2.47%, Japan's Nikkei 225 slid 0.2%, while the small-cap Kosdaq gained 0.98%.
1mo ago · 3 min · Markets
Asian stocks today: Kospi, Nikkei fall over 2% amid ongoing US-Iran war, rising crude oil prices
South Korea's Kospi fell 2.01% and Japan's Nikkei dropped 1.17% on Wednesday as the US-Iran conflict drove crude oil prices higher. Asian markets face particular pressure as most regional economies import nearly all their oil, raising inflation and margin risks.
1mo ago · 3 min · Markets
Asian stocks today: Kospi, Nikkei crash up to 3% on escalation in US-Iran war
South Korea's Kospi dropped 3% at Monday's open while Japan's Nikkei fell 1%, as escalating US-Iran conflict triggered a broad risk-off move across Asian markets. South Korea's heavy reliance on Middle East oil imports makes it especially vulnerable to geopolitical shocks of this kind.
2mo ago · 3 min · Markets
Deal on ending the Iran war sends global stocks soaring while oil prices fall
A deal to end the Iran war triggered sharp gains in global stock markets, with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 4.99% and South Korea's Kospi surging 5.54%. Oil prices fell as investors priced out Middle East conflict risk, benefiting energy-importing economies.
2mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Asian markets near six-week high on hopes of US-Iran peace talks; Kospi jumps 3%; Nikkei, Hang Seng up over 1%
Asian equities reached a six-week high as hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks boosted regional risk appetite. South Korea's Kospi surged 3.02%, while MSCI's Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index gained 1.5%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 1.2%, and Chinese blue-chips added 0.5%. Sustained gains hinge on progress in diplomatic negotiatio
4mo ago · 1 min · Markets
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