Canada Imposes 10% Tariff on Canned Vegetable Imports to Protect Domestic Industry 
Asian Stocks Surge as Oil Prices Fall and Strong US Dollar Weighs on Markets 
Asian Stocks Rally as Japan and South Korea Reach Record Highs on US-Iran Peace Deal 
Oil Prices Drop as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Eases Supply Concerns 
Oil Prices Steady as U.S.-Iran Truce Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions Keep Markets on Edge 
Yen Near 40-Year Lows Despite BOJ Rate Hike, Markets Brace for Possible Intervention 
US Stock Futures Jump on Reports of Preliminary US-Iran Peace Deal Despite Fed’s Hawkish Outlook 
Trump and Iran Sign Framework Peace Deal in France Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions 
Oil Prices Ease as Markets Weigh U.S.-Iran Peace Deal and Strait of Hormuz Reopening 
Asian Currencies Steady as Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Decision and US-Iran Deal Details 
Gold Prices Slide as Hawkish Fed and Strong Dollar Weigh on Bullion 
Trump Questions USMCA Renewal as Trade Talks Continue 
Japan Inflation Stays Below BOJ Target Despite Rate Hike and Rising Energy Cost Risks 
Canada, British Columbia Launch $5 Billion Infrastructure Partnership to Boost Housing, Transit, and Healthcare 
German Auto Suppliers Turn Bearish as Investment and Jobs Shift Overseas 
Asian Stocks Advance as Nikkei Nears Record High Ahead of Fed Decision 
Italy’s Economy Outpaces Eurozone Peers as Investment Spending Fuels Growth 
Asian stock markets traded mostly lower on Tuesday as renewed U.S. military strikes in Iran weakened investor confidence and reduced optimism surrounding a potential Middle East peace agreement. Despite the cautious sentiment, South Korean equities surged to fresh record highs, supported by strong gains in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related stocks.
Investor concerns increased after the United States launched defensive strikes targeting missile sites and vessels in southern Iran. The attacks came while diplomatic discussions aimed at easing tensions continued in Doha. Although U.S. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran were “proceeding nicely,” he also noted there was no urgency to finalize a deal, leaving markets uncertain.
Oil prices rebounded following sharp losses in the previous session, driven by hopes that any agreement could help stabilize crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude climbed toward $98 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude traded near $92.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.3% after reaching an all-time high in the previous trading session, while the broader TOPIX index edged slightly lower. Japanese chipmaker stocks had previously boosted the market amid continued global demand for AI and semiconductor technologies.
Chinese equities also weakened, with the Shanghai Composite dropping 0.8% and the CSI 300 index falling 0.3%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.4%, while Singapore’s Straits Times Index eased 0.3%. India’s Nifty 50 remained largely unchanged.
Meanwhile, South Korea’s KOSPI surged more than 3% to a record high, led by semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Strong investor enthusiasm surrounding AI-driven chip demand continued to support the sector.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index gained 0.5% as technology shares rallied sharply. Investor optimism improved after Huawei unveiled a major semiconductor design breakthrough, boosting confidence in China’s efforts to reduce dependence on U.S. technology. Shares of Hua Hong Semiconductor and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp posted strong gains following the announcement.
