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Asian markets today: Kospi tanks 6%, Nikkei falls as AI-led rally cools, US-Iran war worries linger

Asian markets today: South Korea’s Kospi index tumbled 5.7%, led by steep losses in major technology stocks. Japan's Nikkei 225 also slipped 1.1% on Friday

3 min read5 Jun 2026
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Asian markets today: Nikkei 225, Kospi fall up to 2% on renewed US-Iran war in the Middle East

Asian markets today: South Korea's Kospi dropped 1.25%, while the small-cap Kosdaq surged more than 3.83% as trading resumed following a public holiday.

2 min read4 Jun 2026
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Asian markets today: Japan's Nikkei 225 hits record high; yen at 160 per dollar amid US-Iran war uncertainty

Asian markets today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced 0.91%, while the broader Topix index rose 0.93%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also gained 0.32%, on Wednesday.

2 min read3 Jun 2026
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Asian markets today: Air China, China Southern Airlines to Cathay Pacific Airways — why are aviation stocks falling?

Asian aviation stocks fell after Russia announced a temporary ban on aviation fuel exports, raising concerns about fuel supply stability and airline operating costs. Major airlines in China and Hong Kong experienced significant declines.

2 min read2 Jun 2026
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Asian markets today: Nikkei 225, Kospi fall amid US-Iran negotiations

Asian markets today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.76%, with the Topix also trading 0.71% lower. Here's how other Asian markets are performing today, along with US-Iran war update.

2 min read28 May 2026
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Asian markets today: South Korea's Kospi hit record high amid US-Iran peace talks

Asian markets today: South Korea's Kospi advanced to an intraday high of 8,094.90, while the small-cap Kosdaq gained 2.12% in early trading. Here's what's driving Asian markets today, along with update in US-Iran peace talks.

2 min read26 May 2026
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Asian markets today: Nikkei 225, Kospi jump up to 6% on hopes of US-Iran war to end soon

Asian markets today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 3.06% after the country released its latest trade figures. Here's what's behind the rally in the Asian markets, along with US stock market update.

2 min read21 May 2026
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Asian markets today: Japan's Nikkei surges over 4% to hit 62,000 for first time on US-Iran peace deal hopes

Asian markets today: Japanese stocks surged more than 4% on Thursday, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 crossing the 62,000 mark for the first time.

2 min read7 May 2026
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Asian markets today: Nikkei 225, Kospi hit record highs despite US-Iran talks uncertainty

Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi hit a new record high on Monday despite US-Iran talks uncertainty. Here's stock movement across Asian countries and the US.

2 min read27 Apr 2026
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Asian markets today: Nikkei 225, Kospi surge to all-time high on US-Iran ceasefire extension

Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi surged to an all-time high on Thursday, 23 April, on US-Iran ceasefire extension. Here's stock movements across Asian countries and the US.

2 min read23 Apr 2026