Mixed Trend in Asia Amid US-Iran Tensions
Seoul stock exchange down about 2% • Despite the escalation of rhetoric between the US and Iran, the S&P 500 closed yesterday at a new all-time high • The US Consumer Price Index will be…
Assessment
Asian markets show mixed signals as geopolitical tension between the US and Iran weighs on Seoul, while Wall Street's record close suggests investors are compartmentalizing risk. The upcoming US CPI print will test whether markets can sustain optimism if inflation accelerates sharply. Rising oil prices near $105 add another layer of cost pressure for global economies.