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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chan Ho-Him

Asian stocks mostly lower after Wall Street's worst day since start of Iran war

Financial Markets Wall Street - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Asian shares mostly fell Friday after Wall Street had its worst day since the start of the Iran war over growing doubts about a de-escalation.

Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index dropped 1.2% to 52,982.86 in early trading. South Korea’s Kospi sank 3.1% to 5,293.26.

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