Share markets slipped in Asia on Monday (July 13) as fighting intensified in the Gulf and Iran claimed to have closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices surging and rekindling inflation risks globally.
In Japan, the benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 0.21% to 68410.63 after the market opened in Tokyo on Monday.
In South Korea, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) opened down 63.91 points at 7,412.03.
China's Shanghai Composite (SSE) Index opened down 30.14 points or 0.75% at 3,966.02.
Posted by: AAngeles/NET25 News
