Asia markets slip into mixed territory, oil climbs
Asian equity markets traded mixed on Thursday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran lifted oil prices and kept investors cautious over the potential impact on global inflation and economic growth.
July 09, 2026 (MLN): Asian equity markets traded mixed on Thursday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran lifted oil prices and kept investors cautious over the potential impact on global inflation and economic growth. Japan led regional gains, with the Nikkei 225 rising 1.88% and the Topix adding 0.36%. South Korea rebounded sharply after the previous session's selloff, with the Kospi climbing 2.88%...