Japan’s Nikkei share average plunged 4% on Wednesday, its worst session in seven months, mirroring Wall Street’s sharp overnight declines. High-flying technology stocks like SoftBank Group and Advantest led the fall, though analysts suggest it’s a reaction to recent gains rather than a market exit. Nintendo, however, jumped on an improved sales forecast.
Gold, silver slide up to 2% as fresh US strikes on Iran fuel inflation fears, hurt peace hopes
Gold prices declined on Thursday as U.S. strikes on Iran boosted oil and fueled inflation concerns, impacting interest rate outlooks. Spot gold fell 0.8% to