Asian Stocks Fall as Yen Surges

Asian shares declined as a surging yen and mixed regional data weighed on investor sentiment. Meanwhile, rising oil prices and Treasury yields reflected growing geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

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People walk past a stock quotation board displaying the Nikkei share average, outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, August 19, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada

Asian equities fell during Tuesday morning trade as a surging yen and geopolitical tensions in the Gulf drove Treasury yields and commodity prices higher.

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