Asian stock markets rattled by Trump's ultimatum

23 March, 2026, 10:00 pm

Last modified: 23 March, 2026, 10:00 pm

Asian stock markets rattled by Trump's ultimatum

23 March, 2026, 10:00 pm

Last modified: 23 March, 2026, 10:00 pm

Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region plunged after US President Donald Trump gave the world a 48-hour ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz, while global oil markets were jittery over concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies.

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