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Equity Alert: Asian markets rise on renewed hopes of peace between US, Iran

 

MUMBAI--0814 IST--Stock indices in Asia climbed higher Monday as signs of a peace deal between the US and Iran improved. US President Donlad Trump said over the weekend that an agreement was "largely negotiated". Brent Crude oil futures slipped below $100 per barrel after 10 sessions and hovered around 4% lower near $99 per barrel levels. Iran, however, did not confirm the progress in talks. 

 

"I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side. The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it right," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. 

 

Indices in Japan outperformed the other markets in the region. The benchmark Nikkei 225 touched a new all-time-high and breached the 65000 mark for the first time. Shares of heavyweights Advantest Corp. and Softbank Group Corp. were 4% and 6% higher, respectively. The broader market TOPIX was up 1.2%. the Japanese yen also appreciated slightly against the US dollar. It appreciated 0.3% to 158.6920 Monday. 

 

Australia's S&P ASX 200 and the FTSE Singapore Strait Times advanced for the third consecutive session. China's CSI 300 and the SSE Composite indices also gained. Meanwhile, markets in South Korea and Hong Kong's are closed Monday on account of Buddha's birthday. 

 

The following were the levels of major Asian indices at 0814 IST:

 

Index	Level	Change in %
CSI 300 Index	4890.4272	0.94
Nikkei 225 Day	65110.79	2.80
TOPIX FIRST SECTION	3937.28	1.15
FTSE Singapore Strait Times	5096.85	0.57
S&P/ASX 200 Index	8711.00	0.62

 

(Ruchira Kagita)

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Equity Alert: US futures climb as US-Iran peace deal prospects improve

 

MUMBAI--0740 IST--US futures climbed Monday as the prospects of a peace deal between the US and Iran improved. US President Donald Trump said over the weekend that an agreement with Iran was "largely negotiated" and that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened soon. At 0726 IST, the E-mini Dow futures were higher by almost 1%. Brent crude oil futures slipped below $100 per barrel, down over 6% from the previous trading session's highs.

 

"An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed. Separately, I had a call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, which, likewise, went very well," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "If I make a deal with Iran, it will be a good and proper one," he said in another post, while adding that is yet to be finalised.

 

"Notwithstanding all the caveats and risks that remain to the peace deal and Strait of Hormuz, there is now some light at the end of the tunnel, which will bring some near-term oil price relief," Saul Kavonic, an analyst at MST Marquee, told Reuters.

 

On Friday, all the three major US indices ended in positive territory, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average notching a fresh record high of 50830.24 points. For the week, the index was 2% up. On a weekly basis, the S&P 500 gained for the eighth consecutive week. Technology stocks supported the gains. Shares of Qualcomm closed almost 12% higher, and Advanced Micro Devices was 4% up. 

 

In other news, Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the chairman of the Federal Reserve. Given the economic fragility due to the war in West Asia, Warsh is likely to be faced with significant inflationary pressure. Expectations of a rate cut have reduced, and those of an interest rate hike have increased. "I really mean this, I want Kevin to be totally independent. Don't look at me, don't look at anybody, just do your own thing and do a great job," Trump said at the swearing-in ceremony, the BBC reported. 

 

Following were the closing levels of major US indices on Friday:

 

US Indices	Levels	Change in %
Dow Jones Industrial Average	50579.70	0.58
NASDAQ Composite	26343.97	0.19
S&P 500	7473.47	0.37

 

(Ruchira Kagita)

 

US$1 = INR 95.69

IST, or Indian Standard Time, is five-and-a-half hours ahead of GMT

 

Edited by Avishek Dutta

 

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