Asian stocks today: Korean stock markets hit circuit breaker after plunging 11%

 Asian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday. Kospi led the decline, halting trading as war fears and rising oil prices unsettled investors. Concerns over energy security overshadowed optimism in technology stocks. Wall Street also saw a weak lead, reflecting unease about the expanding conflict. High oil prices are a major worry for inflation and corporate earnings. Asian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday. Kospi led the decline, halting trading as war fears and rising oil prices unsettled investors. Concerns over energy security overshadowed optimism in technology stocks. Wall Street also saw a weak lead, reflecting unease about the expanding conflict. High oil prices are a major worry for inflation and corporate earnings.