Asian markets mixed on rising oil prices, Iran conflict concerns
Asian markets mostly declined on Tuesday as rising oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, while traders also monitored upcoming central bank meetings and inflation data.
September 08, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets mostly declined on Tuesday as rising oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, while traders also monitored upcoming central bank meetings and inflation data. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.95%, while the broader Topix index declined 1.14%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.22%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 0.65...