Asian markets trade mixed amid rising Middle East tensions
Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid escalating Middle East tensions and fresh U.S. sanctions targeting Iran and its economic partners.
August 25, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid escalating Middle East tensions and fresh U.S. sanctions targeting Iran and its economic partners. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.55%, while the broader Topix index edged slightly lower. South Korea’s Kospi fell 2.37%, with the Kosdaq declining 1.23%. In contrast, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.29%, according to CNBC...