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South Korea's Kospi dropped 3% at Monday's open while Japan's Nikkei fell 1%, as escalating US-Iran conflict triggered a broad risk-off move across Asian markets. South Korea's heavy reliance on Middle East oil imports makes it especially vulnerable to geopolitical shocks of this kind.
Asian stock markets surged and oil prices fell after the United States and Iran confirmed a deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement removes a major threat to global energy supply, cutting oil import costs for Asia and easing inflation pressure across key economies.
The US launched strikes against Iran after President Trump said Tehran shot down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. Asian stocks fell and oil prices rose as investors priced in supply disruption risk across a corridor that carries roughly 20 percent of global oil supply.
US military strikes on Iran, including the downing of four drones and a hit on a control centre in Bandar Abbas, pushed Brent crude up 1.8 percent to $95.95 on Thursday.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are meeting at a high-stakes summit as US-China tensions over tariffs, technology, and geopolitics remain unresolved. Markets, supply chains, and trade flows across Asia hinge on whether the two sides signal a thaw or deeper confrontation.
Donald Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire response as "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE," sending oil prices surging more than 4%. Asian stocks traded mixed as the breakdown in U.S.-Iran talks raised fears of Middle East supply disruptions.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US is planning currency swap lines with Gulf and Asian partner countries. Swap lines give these nations easier access to dollars, reducing currency stress and signaling deeper US financial ties in key regions. Specific countries and timelines have not yet been confirmed.
Asian equities reached a six-week high as hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks boosted regional risk appetite. South Korea's Kospi surged 3.02%, while MSCI's Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index gained 1.5%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 1.2%, and Chinese blue-chips added 0.5%. Sustained gains hinge on progress in diplomatic negotiatio
GIFT Nifty rose above 24,000 as Asian markets hit a six-week high, pointing to a positive open for Indian benchmark indices. The GIFT Nifty level acts as a leading indicator for Nifty 50 direction at the opening bell. Traders will monitor whether intraday volumes sustain the gap-up.
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South Korea's Kospi dropped 3% at Monday's open while Japan's Nikkei fell 1%, as escalating US-Iran conflict triggered a broad risk-off move across Asian markets. South Korea's heavy reliance on Middle East oil imports makes it especially vulnerable to geopolitical shocks of this kind.
Yesterday · 3 min · Markets
Asian stock markets surged and oil prices fell after the United States and Iran confirmed a deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement removes a major threat to global energy supply, cutting oil import costs for Asia and easing inflation pressure across key economies.
15d ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
The US launched strikes against Iran after President Trump said Tehran shot down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. Asian stocks fell and oil prices rose as investors priced in supply disruption risk across a corridor that carries roughly 20 percent of global oil supply.
20d ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
US military strikes on Iran, including the downing of four drones and a hit on a control centre in Bandar Abbas, pushed Brent crude up 1.8 percent to $95.95 on Thursday.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are meeting at a high-stakes summit as US-China tensions over tariffs, technology, and geopolitics remain unresolved. Markets, supply chains, and trade flows across Asia hinge on whether the two sides signal a thaw or deeper confrontation.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Donald Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire response as "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE," sending oil prices surging more than 4%. Asian stocks traded mixed as the breakdown in U.S.-Iran talks raised fears of Middle East supply disruptions.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US is planning currency swap lines with Gulf and Asian partner countries. Swap lines give these nations easier access to dollars, reducing currency stress and signaling deeper US financial ties in key regions. Specific countries and timelines have not yet been confirmed.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Asian equities reached a six-week high as hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks boosted regional risk appetite. South Korea's Kospi surged 3.02%, while MSCI's Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index gained 1.5%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 1.2%, and Chinese blue-chips added 0.5%. Sustained gains hinge on progress in diplomatic negotiatio
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
GIFT Nifty rose above 24,000 as Asian markets hit a six-week high, pointing to a positive open for Indian benchmark indices. The GIFT Nifty level acts as a leading indicator for Nifty 50 direction at the opening bell. Traders will monitor whether intraday volumes sustain the gap-up.
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
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