Key indexes in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong tumble as Iran threatens attacks on energy infrastructure across region.

Asia-Pacific markets tumbled Monday as investors weighed escalating tensions in the Middle East after the U.S. and Iran threatened to intensify military hostilities.

Key indexes in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong tumble as Iran threatens attacks on energy infrastructure across region.

South Korean stocks plummeted over 6 percent Monday, as the Middle East crisis does not show signs of easing amid an extended standoff between the United States and Iran over the…

Fears over a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have kept investors on edge as oil prices swung in volatile trading Monday.

The Dow and Nasdaq fell around 2% each last week, while the S&P 500 lost 1.5%.

Stocks slump in Asia and Europe, gold slides and investors brace for higher oil prices after US president’s threat

Asia-Pacific markets rose after a sharp drop in oil prices eased investor concerns, following signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.