https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-pacific-markets-rise-as-investors-assess-renewed-middle-east-hostilitiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-pacific-markets-rise-as-investors-assess-renewed-middle-east-hostilitieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-pacific-markets-rise-as-investors-assess-renewed-middle-east-hostilities#u60881Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:41:56 +0000Asia-Pacific equity markets opened with mixed results as investors evaluate new US attacks on Iran. While some indices rose, others remained flat or mixed. Crude oil prices have climbed and remain steady near highs, though gold prices are flat. In the US, Dow futures fell 300 points to start a shortened trading week. Investors are balancing Middle East hostilities against other factors, including rising trade tensions between the US and Canada.Why it mattersGeopolitical instability in the Middle East often drives volatility in energy markets and safe-haven assets. The current escalation involv