Asia Stocks Slide Toward Weekly Losses as Iran War Keeps Investors Cautious

Asia stocks in financial markets are showing fresh signs of stress in early March 2026 as investors grow more cautious amid a widening conflict involving Iran. Asian stocks slipped through the week, pressured by rising geopolitical tensions and energy market shocks that have pushed Brent crude above $100 per barrel again. This sell‑off isn’t just noise, key indexes in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong all closed lower as worries over global growth and inflation mounted.