Geopolitical Tensions

Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,070.81 per ounce, with futures down 0.1% to $4,079.47. The decline was driven by a stronger dollar and heightened inflation concerns after renewed U.S.-Iran military actions.

Most Asian equity markets fell on Thursday, with the KOSPI down nearly 1.8% after Samsung’s earnings disappointment. Oil prices rose and U.S. military strikes on Iran heightened risk, keeping investor

Most Asian equity markets fell, with KOSPI down ~1.8% after Samsung’s earnings disappointment and higher oil prices. Japan’s Nikkei rose about 1.5% and TOPIX 0.5% as chip makers Murata, TDK and Kioxia