Finance·Sep 11, 2026
Seoul Stocks Drop on Mideast Tensions and Oil Price Surge
The Kospi fell 0.29 per cent in early trading as investors weighed inflation risks from rising crude ahead of US economic data
By Tran Quoc Bao · 3 min ·
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Finance·Aug 18, 2026
Brent Crude Climbs Past $90 as Hormuz Standoff Deepens
Benchmark crude gained 2.65% Monday while diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remain frozen, with shipping through the critical strait down sharply over the weekend.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 15, 2026
Japan Considers State Backstop for Tanker Insurance Amid Gulf Tensions
Tokyo explores last-resort reinsurance to protect crude supply chains as Iran conflict disrupts Middle East shipping routes
By Aiko Nakamura · 4 min ·
Finance·Aug 10, 2026
Asian Tech Stocks Surge as Weak US Jobs Data Dims Rate Hike Outlook
Japanese and Korean chipmakers rallied while crude prices climbed on persistent Middle East tensions, leaving investors balancing growth concerns against monetary policy hopes.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·