Asian markets mixed; oil nears $100 on Mideast tensions
Asian markets traded mostly lower on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and weighed on investor sentiment, following a decline on Wall Street.
September 09, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets traded mostly lower on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and weighed on investor sentiment, following a decline on Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.23%, while the broader Topix fell 0.35%. South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.36%, with the small-cap Kosdaq rising 0.47%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was marginally highe...