# Asia stocks waver as yen surges, Iran warns of retaliation

https://mins.news/en/item/49029

- Reuters, 2026-09-08 02:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-wrapup-1-2026-09-08/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9f7337abedf1000171c568

> Asian shares lacked a firm direction in Tuesday’s session, even as the yen strengthened sharply. Regional indicators delivered mixed signals, while new Iranian warnings tied to the Persian Gulf lifted both oil and bond yields.

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