Global Market | Japan's Nikkei falls as oil climbs on prolonged Middle East conflict
Published on: March 12, 2026, 7:27 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Japans Nikkei share average fell on Thursday. Global oil prices resumed their climb. Concerns grew that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could drag on. Technology stocks declined. Most industry sub-indexes dropped. Real estate was the worst performer. Kawasaki Heavy Industries shares rose, bucking the trend.
