Asian markets open: Nikkei gains as Trump mulls Iran strike; Sensex to open lower
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 () Asia-Pacific stock markets presented a mixed picture at Wednesday’s open, with investors cautiously navigating a landscape dominated by escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Adding to the unease, reports emerged that US President Donald Trump is mulling a military strike on Iran and has demanded the “unconditional surrender” of its leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This […]
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