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Nikkei heads for worst week in more than a month amid Middle East uncertainty
Japan
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 4:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Japan's Nikkei index is reportedly set for its worst weekly performance in over a month as uncertainty in the Middle East weighs on markets.
SO WHAT?
The move signals wider investor risk aversion linked to geopolitical uncertainty.
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