Geopolitical tensions prompt risk-off sentiment in Asian markets, impacting equities and currency values.

From Investing.com: 2025-06-23 05:04:00

Risk-off sentiment returned in the Asian session due to renewed geopolitical risk premiums after US President Trump authorized airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, abandoning his earlier grace period. US futures extended losses post “Triple Witching,” with Asian equities mostly down except for Hang Seng Index. The Aussie, Kiwi, and Japanese Yen weakened against the US Dollar. WTI trimmed early gains but held above key support. Nasdaq 100 continues to test downside trigger level at 21,500, with short-term technical structure skewing towards a bearish bias. Market awaits further stimulus announcements at China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee meeting.



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