Japan's Nikkei 225 set to fall as Trump’s Iran deadline pushes oil higher in holiday-thinned Asia
- Posted on April 6, 2026
- By CNBC
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In brief
Asian stock markets, particularly Japan's Nikkei 225, face downward pressure amid escalating US-Iran tensions and rising crude oil prices. President Trump's aggressive rhetoric following a military incident involving a downed American airman has intensified geopolitical risks. The combination of thin holiday trading volumes and energy market volatility creates additional uncertainty for regional investors seeking stability during the traditional market slowdown.
Japan's Nikkei 225 set to fall as Trump’s Iran deadline pushes oil higher in holiday-thinned Asia
In an expletive-filled social media post, Trump also vowed to bring "Hell" to the country after the U.S. forces had rescued an American airman shot down in Iran last week.
