U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Monday that the "clock is ticking," a statement that sent shockwaves through Asian equity markets and lifted crude oil priecs. The Nikkei 225 slipped 0.9% to 60,843.09, Japan’s 10‑year bond yield rose to 2.8%, and South Korea’s Kospi bounced 0.9% after an early dip.

Nikkei 225 slides 0.9% amid Trump’s Iran warning

Tokyo’s benchmark index fell 0.9% to 60,843.09, erasing gains from a recent intraday high above 63,000. Technology stocks led the decline, reflecting investor anxiety over heightened geopolitical risk. As the source reported, the drop came directly after Trump’s public admonition of Iran, underscoring how quickly market sentiment can pivot on diplomatic rhetoric.

Japanese 10‑year bond hits 2 .8%, highest since the late 1990s

The yield on Japan’s 10‑year government bond surged to 2.8%, a level not seen since the late 1990s. This rise follows the Bank of Japan’s gradual rate‑tightening and rising energy costs that stoke inflation expectations. According to the report, the yield was up from roughly 2.55% just a week earlier, signalling a broader shift toward higher borrowing costs in the world’s third‑largest economy.

South Korea’s Kospi rebounds 0.9% after early dip

Seoul’s Kospi index climbed 0.9% to 7,558.50, reversing an earlier slide as investors weighed the mixed regional data. The rebound suggests that South Korean equities may be less sensitive to U.S.–Iran tension than their Japanese counterpart, at least in the short term.

Oil prices surge on U.S.–Iran tension

Crude oil futures jumped sharply after Trump’s warning,reflecting market fears of supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf.. While the source did not quote a specific price, the rise aligns with historical patterns where geopolitical flare‑ups lift oil premiums.

What will Trump’s “clock is ticking” threat mean for negotiations?

The source offers no detail on how Tehran will respond, leaving analysts to speculate whether the warning will harden Iran’s stance or push it toward a diplomatic breakthrough. the lack of official Iranian commentary creates uncertainty about the next moves in the stalled talks.