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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 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.

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