Market turmoil continues in Asia amid more Middle East strikes

Energy prices are rising, stock markets are falling and flights remain cancelled as Iran continues attacks on countries across the Middle East, as Israel and the US ramp up pressure.

Market turmoil continues in Asia amid more Middle East strikes

Energy prices are rising, stock markets are falling and flights remain cancelled as Iran continues attacks on countries across the Middle East, as Israel and the US ramp up pressure.

March 04, 2026

South Korea's KOSPI Index has fallen again on March 4 after falling 7% on March 3, its steepest one-day fall on record, in response to the Iran war. 

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