Asian markets today, March 31 -- Asian markets declined on Tuesday, March 31, as surging crude oil prices and the escalating Middle East conflict kept investor sentiment fragile.

South Korea's Kospi fell more than 4%, while the small-cap Kosdaq declined over 3%. The South Korean won weakened 0.63% to 1,526.9 against the US dollar, marking its lowest level since 2009.

Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 2.2%, while the broader Topix slipped 1.4%.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.56% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index stood at 24,683, compared with its previous close of 24,750.8.

Back home, the Indian stock market will remain closed for trading on Tuesday on account of Mahavir Jayanti 2026.

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