Asia Markets Mixed as Trump Threats Cast Shadow on Iran Ceasefire Talks
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Asia-Pacific stocks opened mixed as traders weighed fragile hopes for a Middle East ceasefire against rising U.S.–Iran tensions after Trump warned of escalation; major indices showed gains in Japan and Hong Kong while others slipped, with oil prices moving and a notable HK IPO (Victory Giant) rallying on its listing. Despite geopolitical risk, investors remained cautiously optimistic in the near term, with U.S. stock futures modestly higher.
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