# Asian Stocks Set to Slip on Iran Concerns as Oil Climbs: Markets Wrap

https://mins.news/en/item/15634

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-06 23:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-06/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a75190569018900011c36a9

> Asian stocks were poised for a modest decline on Friday as renewed geopolitical tensions weighed on US equities and bonds. Oil prices surged, bringing inflation worries back to the forefront. Investors are also looking ahead to a key US jobs report. The market moves reflect heightened concern over the latest developments involving Iran.

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