Asia Stocks Slip as Iran War Fears and Oil Surge Pressure Markets; China Data Eyed
The Asia stocks opened the week in a cautious mood on March 16, 2026, as investors wrestled with rising oil prices and escalating Iran conflict risks that could reshape global trade and growth. Brent crude hovered near $105 per barrel, driven by supply fears around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for nearly one‑fifth…