Asian stock markets demonstrated resilience following the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. The Nikkei-225 in Tokyo remained nearly unchanged, while Shanghai and Hong Kong exchanges showed mixed trends.
The S&P/ASX 200 in Sydney fell by 0.4%, the Kospi in Seoul lost 0.5%, and the Sensex index in Mumbai decreased by 0.7%. Despite these minor declines, most indices recovered significantly from their intraday lows.
The oil price rose by approximately 2%, but remained well below the predicted $100 per barrel expected with US intervention in the conflict between Israel and Iran. The US dollar, considered a "classic safe haven currency," increased by 0.3% against the euro and 0.5% against the yen.
The foreign exchange market remained calm. The price of gold even slightly decreased in the morning, indicating the market's reaction to the news. Bond markets also saw only minor changes.
Positive economic data supported the positive sentiment in Tokyo. The purchasing managers' index for the manufacturing sector rose significantly to 50.4, exceeding the threshold of 50, which distinguishes between recession and recovery. The index for the service sector improved slightly to 51.5.
These developments highlight the resilience of Asian markets to geopolitical tensions and the ability of investors to react to short-term market movements.