Asia-Pacific Markets Decline Over 5% Amid Rising Tensions in Middle East
Published on · Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowOn Monday, major Asia-Pacific indices experienced significant declines, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling nearly 5% and South Korea's Kospi dropping over 6%. This sell-off comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East, prompting investors to move away from risk assets. Crude oil prices rose, with Brent crude at $112.68 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate at $99 per barrel, while Goldman Sachs raised its oil price forecasts. The Kospi 200 futures index faced a trading suspension after a drop exceeding 5%. The market's response reflects concerns over prolonged instability affecting energy supplies.
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