Asian Stocks Mixed as Oil Prices Rise; Nikkei 225 Gains While Inflation Stays Below Bank of Japan Target
Asian markets traded unevenly on Friday, with most indices slipping as rising oil prices weighed on sentiment. The surge in energy costs comes amid stalled US–Iran negotiations and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping investors cautious across the region. Japanese equities showed a mixed performance. The Nikkei 225 managed to edge higher as […]