NSE:ICICIPRAMC 21 December 2025

March 30, 2026, 5:38 AM EDT. Global stock markets showed mixed reactions Monday amid escalating tensions in the U.S.-Iran conflict and surging oil prices. Asian shares declined sharply, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 2.8% and South Korea's Kospi plunging 3%. Conversely, European markets edged higher, with France's CAC 40 up 0.2% and Britain's FTSE 100 gaining 0.8%. U.S. futures rose modestly after last week's steep declines marked by a five-week losing streak on Wall Street. Oil prices jumped significantly, with Brent crude soaring to $115.98 per barrel, nearing a 65% rise from pre-war levels around $70. The conflict threatens regional access to the critical Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of sustained inflation and weaker Asian growth. Japanese officials expressed concern over yen depreciation amid speculative currency trading. Analysts anticipate increased market volatility as the situation unfolds.