Asian Shares Mixed In Cautious Trade; Kospi Hits Fresh Record

Asian stocks ended mixed as strong gains in AI-related shares in Seoul offset risk-off sentiment tied to escalating Iran-U.S. tensions and concerns over prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The article points to a split market backdrop, with AI strength supporting some indices while geopolitical uncertainty weighed on broader regional sentiment.

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Asian stocks ended mixed as strong gains in AI-related shares in Seoul offset risk-off sentiment tied to escalating Iran-U.S. tensions and concerns over prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The article points to a split market backdrop, with AI strength supporting some indices while geopolitical uncertainty weighed on broader regional sentiment.