[MARKET ANALYSIS] Asia-Pac stocks begin mostly lower amid higher yields and rising oil prices after US President Trump warned the clock is ticking for Iran

The warning from US President Trump regarding Iran adds tension to an already volatile geopolitical landscape, which, combined with rising oil prices, is weighing on Asian markets.

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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Asia-Pac stocks begin mostly lower amid higher yields and rising oil prices after US President Trump warned the clock is ticking for Iran

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Higher yields suggest tightening liquidity, further pressuring equity valuations. This scenario could prompt further scrutiny of commodity-linked currencies and defensive sectors as investors assess risk exposure.

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