Asian markets slide up to 1.7% as oil jumps 55% amid US–Iran tensions
- Posted on March 23, 2026
- By Financial Express
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Asian markets slide up to 1.7% as oil jumps 55% amid US–Iran tensions
Stock markets in Australia and New Zealand were down 1.7% and 1.1%, respectively, in early trade, while Japan's Nikkei futures were trading down at 50,850 compared to a cash close of 53,372 on Friday.
