Asian Market Roundup: Indices Close Lower, KOSPI Takes Biggest Hit Today

Asian equity markets closed sharply lower on Thursday after Iran's foreign minister ruled out direct negotiations with the United States, dashing hopes for imminent de-escalation in the Middle East and triggering broad risk-off sentiment across the region. South Korea's KOSPI led regional losses, plunging more than 3 percent to 5,460.46, while the small-cap KOSDAQ shed

Mar 26, 2026 - 16:00
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Asian Market Roundup: Indices Close Lower, KOSPI Takes Biggest Hit Today
Asian equity markets closed sharply lower on Thursday after Iran's foreign minister ruled out direct negotiations with the United States, dashing hopes for imminent de-escalation in the Middle East and triggering broad risk-off sentiment across the region. South Korea's KOSPI led regional losses, plunging more than 3 percent to 5,460.46, while the small-cap KOSDAQ shed

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