Asian stocks fell broadly on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions intensified and investors awaited the Federal Reserve minutes from the latest monetary policy meeting for directional cues.
Geopolitical tensions remained in focus after U.S. President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine's capital Kyiv and China's top diplomat Wang Yi called for a negotiated settlement to the Ukraine war.
The dollar hovered near six-week highs, denting bullion's appeal. Oil prices were down in Asian trading on fears that an economic slowdown would reduce fuel demand.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.