Why are Asian stocks poised to edge down according to the news?

Asian stocks were set to edge lower due to rising tensions in the Middle East, which pushed oil prices higher, intensified inflation concerns, and raised investor fears of further monetary tightening globally.

What is driving the yen's recent strength, and where did it trade?

The yen strengthened to its highest level since February—reaching 154.06 per dollar in London trading—driven by growing market bets on Bank of Japan interest-rate hikes, a shift in sentiment, and a break through the key 155 level, with no single clear catalyst identified beyond thin US holiday liquidity.

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Stocks in Asia Poised to Edge Down, Yen in Focus: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia Poised to Edge Down, Yen in Focus: Markets Wrap

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