Asian markets tumble amid rising oil supply fears
Asian markets traded lower on Tuesday, with South Korea’s Kospi suffering the steepest losses as renewed fears of oil supply disruptions pushed crude prices above $106 per barrel following a deadly attack on a Saudi airport.
October 13, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets traded lower on Tuesday, with South Korea’s Kospi suffering the steepest losses as renewed fears of oil supply disruptions pushed crude prices above $106 per barrel following a deadly attack on a Saudi airport. South Korea’s Kospi plunged 3.29% at the open, while the small-cap Kosdaq dropped 2.49%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 declined 1.20% after trading resumed following a holiday, whil...