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Nikkei Hits 65,000 as Oil Slides on Iran Talks Progress
markets1 day ago

Nikkei Hits 65,000 as Oil Slides on Iran Talks Progress

Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped to a fresh record above 65,000 (65,081.96) as oil prices slid on signs of progress in Iran talks after Trump’s remarks, lifting sentiment during holiday-thinned trading. WTI crude fell about 4.5% to $92.23 and Brent about 4.5% to $98.87. In the U.S., major indices rose with the Dow at 50,579.70 (+294.04), the S&P 500 at 7,473.47 (+0.37%), and the Nasdaq at 26,343.97 (+0.19%), while markets in Hong Kong and South Korea were closed for holidays.

Kospi Breaks Records on Samsung Surge as Markets Rally on Iran Talks and Policy Moves
business20 days ago

Kospi Breaks Records on Samsung Surge as Markets Rally on Iran Talks and Policy Moves

South Korea’s Kospi hits a fresh high led by a 15% Samsung rally that pushes its market cap above $1 trillion, with broader markets firmer as progress in U.S.-Iran talks and Trump’s pause of Project Freedom weigh on sentiment. China hosts Iran’s foreign minister ahead of a Beijing visit, while Lufthansa, Novo Nordisk and Disney loom large on the earnings calendar. Separately, bitcoin-focused Strategy abandons its “never sell” stance to more actively manage its balance sheet after a Q1 loss, signaling a shift in crypto exposure.

Putin Doesn’t Invite Trump to Moscow Victory Day Parade as Talks Continue
world25 days ago

Putin Doesn’t Invite Trump to Moscow Victory Day Parade as Talks Continue

Russia’s Kremlin says Putin did not invite Donald Trump to the Moscow Victory Day parade and the guest list remains unpublished, though some leaders have confirmed attendance; the Defense Ministry says the parade will have no military vehicles this year for security reasons amid Ukrainian drone attacks. In a separate phone call, Putin and Trump discussed Ukraine and Iran, with Putin proposing a May 9 ceasefire that Zelensky said he would review, while stressing Ukraine’s aim for a long-term ceasefire and end to the war; Zelensky added he would clarify whether the proposal is just a few hours of security for the parade or something more.

Asia Markets Rally as Oil Dips and Iran Talks Loom
business1 month ago

Asia Markets Rally as Oil Dips and Iran Talks Loom

Asia-Pacific stocks rose as oil prices fell and optimism about Iran-U.S. diplomacy grew, with the Nikkei 225 and Hang Seng up and CSI 300 modestly higher; WTI crude slid to $90.97 while Brent rose to $95.10. U.S. futures were modestly lower, but overnight led by a broad rally in equities (S&P 500 +1.18%, Nasdaq +1.96%, Dow +0.66%). Samsung SDS jumped 20% after KKR agreed to buy its convertible bonds, and China said it will issue 15.5 billion yuan of treasury bonds in Hong Kong on April 22.

Inflation jitters damp risk appetite ahead of Iran talks
markets1 month ago

Inflation jitters damp risk appetite ahead of Iran talks

Friday’s rally faded as U.S. inflation stayed elevated and oil prices remained high ahead of Saturday’s Iran talks in Islamabad, leaving investors cautious about risk-taking. The Dow fell about 0.6%, the S&P 500 barely moved, and the Nasdaq gained, while the 10-year yield rose to around 4.32% as traders weigh inflation, energy costs, and how talks will influence Fed policy.