Japanese Stock Markets Decline Amid Middle East Conflict and Rising Oil Prices

Japanese stock markets declined for a third consecutive session amid escalating Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. The Nikkei fell around 3.5%, reaching its lowest level in a month, with chip-related companies like Tokyo Electron and Advantest leading losses. The broader Topix index also dropped over 3.6%. While most sectors fell, some software shares and companies like Nidec, Sony, and Nintendo saw gains amid market volatility.