Japan, South Korea stocks tumble over 6% as oil tops $100 amid broader Asia market rout
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-03-09 10:55 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, South Korea, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi both plunged over 6% in early trade Monday, leading a broader regional sell-off as oil prices breached $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.
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