Asian stocks, currencies dip as Iran conflict sparks risk aversion


Asian stock markets and currencies slid on Monday as fears of an Iranian retaliation following U.S. attack on its nuclear sites sparked a flight to safe-haven assets.

The MSCI's gauge of Asian emerging market equities fell 0.9%. Equities in the Philippines dropped more than 2% and Indonesian shares fell 2% to reach a two-month low.

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