In March 2026, foreign investors withdrew $50.45 billion from Asian stock markets, representing the highest monthly exit since 2008. This market downturn followed military actions by the US and Israel against Iran and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, which impacted energy distribution. Significant declines were observed in major markets such as South Korea, India, and Taiwan, with India's Sensex plummeting by 14.7 percent for the year. Experts caution that market instability will continue due to persistent geopolitical tensions.
