Asian Stocks to Slip on Iran Concerns, Oil Climbs: Market…

Global markets are showing signs of uncertainty as stocks in Asia are expected to decline following increased geopolitical tensions. The resurgence in tensions has led to decreased equities and bonds, with oil prices rising, heightening inflation worries ahead of the US jobs report. Equity-index futures indicate slight declines in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia, while South Korea's contracts show a slight increase. In the U.S., equity futures remained stable after the S&P 500 experienced a 0.2% drop on Thursday, indicating potential for a second consecutive decline, while the Nasdaq 100 fell by 0.4%.

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By Toby Alder

August 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM EDT

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Stocks in Asia looked set to edge lower Friday after a resurgence in geopolitical tensions jolted global markets, sending equities and bonds lower as oil jumped, reviving inflation concerns ahead of the US jobs report.

Equity-index futures pointed to modest declines in Japan, Hong Kong and Australia, while contracts for South Korea edged higher. US equity futures were little changed after the S&P 500 fell 0.2% on Thursday, leaving the benchmark on course for a second consecutive decline. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.4%.

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Asian Stocks to Slip on Iran Concerns, Oil Climbs: Markets Wrap