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Asian benchmarks mostly rise despite ongoing worries about the Iran war

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Kageyama, Y. (2026, September 30). Asian benchmarks mostly rise despite ongoing worries about the Iran war. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/asian-benchmarks-mostly-rise-despite-ongoing-worries-about-the-iran-war/article_e5b2713f-6e4d-512a-b40c-8cc87573f4e4.html

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Asian stock markets showed mixed but generally positive performance on Wednesday morning, with shares rising due to optimism about AI and computer chips despite concerns over the Iran conflict. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index led gains with a 1.3% increase to 66,318.81, while other markets such as Australia and China also saw modest rises or held steady. South Korea's Kospi was an exception, barely changing after initial gains.

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On Wednesday, Asian stock markets showed a mixed but generally positive performance despite concerns over escalating tensions in Iran. The Nikkei 225 in Japan surged by 1.3% to reach 66,318.81, reflecting optimism about the technology sector, particularly artificial intelligence and computer chips. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index also saw a rise of 0.9% to stand at 8,791.30. However, South Korea’s Kospi experienced minor fluctuations and ended nearly unchanged, with a slight increase of less than 0.1%, closing at 6,875.84. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.1% to settle at 24,551.47, while the Shanghai Composite in China climbed by 0.3% to close at 3,843.26. These movements indicate that while market participants are wary of geopolitical risks associated with Iran, positive sentiment towards technology and innovation continues to drive regional stock markets upward.

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TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose in early Wednesday trading, boosted by optimism about artificial intelligence and computer chips despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran. asserted

shares → rise → Iran

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 1.3% in morning trading to 66,318.81. asserted

Nikkei → jump → 66,318.81

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.9% to 8,791.30. asserted

S&P → gain → 8,791.30

South Korea’s Kospi lost earlier gains to be little changed, up less than 0.1% at 6,875.84. asserted

Kospi → lose → 6,875.84

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.1% to 24,551.47, while the Shanghai Composite rose 0.3% to 3,843.26. asserted

Composite → rise → 3,843.26

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