Japanese shares slumped on Monday, tracking a broader retreat in risk assets as the widening Middle East conflict and the lack of any near-term resolution fuelled stagflation concerns.
The Nikkei tumbled 4.7% to 50,859.51 as of 0106 GMT. The broader Topix slid 5.4% to 3,487.38.
Pakistan said it was preparing to host "meaningful talks" to end the conflict with Iran in coming days even as Tehran said it was ready to respond if the U.S. launches a ground attack.
There were zero advancers on the Nikkei index against 224 decliners.

Sumber : Reuters