Asian Markets Plunge: South Korean Stock Market Falls Nearly 5%, Hormuz Ultimatum Set to Expire
Asian stock markets plummeted across the board due to escalating US-Iran tensions and soaring energy prices, with South Korea's composite index falling 4.71%. Japan, which relies on the Strait of Hormuz for oil supplies, was hit particularly hard. The market currently faces energy supply disruptions and inflation pressures, with interest rate cut expectations disappearing and even the possibility of rate hikes emerging. Cryptocurrency markets are also affected, showing high correlation with stock markets.
Market Whisper·03-23 06:08
