US EditionAsian shares mostly rise after Wall Street rallies on lower oil prices
Asian shares gained as oil retreated below $100 a barrel, easing inflation fears and lifting Wall Street on hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran talks.
- On Wednesday, Asian stocks tracked Wall Street higher as hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks pushed oil prices lower, even as President Donald Trump signaled willingness to deal despite the ongoing U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. imposed a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after weekend negotiations in Islamabad failed, aiming to pressure Iran following the collapse of a two-week ceasefire announced April 7.
- Benchmark oil prices fell below $100 a barrel as markets rallied; "They would like to make a deal very badly," Trump said, boosting investor confidence that diplomatic engagement will persist.
- Washington and Tehran are discussing another round of talks before the April 7 ceasefire expires next week, with markets prioritizing potential de-escalation over immediate conflict concerns.
- Focusing on the path to peace, analyst Tony Sycamore of IG noted the standoff will soon be resolved, as investors look past near-term oil volatility toward potential economic stimulation ahead.
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