Asian Stocks Advance as Nikkei Nears Record High Ahead of Fed Decision 
BOJ Signals More Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Energy Price Pressures 
Canada Imposes 10% Tariff on Canned Vegetable Imports to Protect Domestic Industry 
Asian Currencies Steady as Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Decision and US-Iran Deal Details 
Oil Prices Drop as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Eases Supply Concerns 
Asian Stocks Surge as Oil Prices Fall and Strong US Dollar Weighs on Markets 
US Stock Futures Slip After Wall Street Rally Fueled by US-Iran Deal and Chipmaker Surge 
Trump and Iran Sign Framework Peace Deal in France Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions 
Oil Prices Steady as U.S.-Iran Truce Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions Keep Markets on Edge 
US Stock Futures Jump on Reports of Preliminary US-Iran Peace Deal Despite Fed’s Hawkish Outlook 
Oil Prices Ease as Markets Weigh U.S.-Iran Peace Deal and Strait of Hormuz Reopening 
Asian Stocks Rally as Japan and South Korea Reach Record Highs on US-Iran Peace Deal 
German Industry Employment Falls to Lowest Level in a Decade 
ASX Proposes New Share Dilution Limits for Public Takeovers 
Gold Prices Rebound on U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Optimism Despite Fed Rate Hike Signals 
Gold Prices Slide as Hawkish Fed and Strong Dollar Weigh on Bullion 
Yen Near 40-Year Lows Despite BOJ Rate Hike, Markets Brace for Possible Intervention 
U.S. stock markets ended mixed on Monday, staging a strong rebound after early losses triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Investors initially reacted to news of U.S. air strikes on Iran, but a rally in technology and energy stocks helped Wall Street recover by the closing bell.
The benchmark S&P 500 edged slightly higher to 6,879.33 after erasing a 1.2% decline. The tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite gained 0.4% to 22,748.86, reversing a 1.6% drop earlier in the session. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2% to close at 48,904.78.
Market resilience surprised many analysts as geopolitical risks intensified. Over the weekend, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran, targeting key military assets. Iran responded with retaliatory attacks across parts of the Middle East, including Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The conflict has raised fears of a broader regional war, especially after diplomatic negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program stalled.
President Donald Trump outlined four objectives for the military operation: dismantling Iran’s missile systems, neutralizing its naval forces, preventing nuclear weapon development, and stopping state-sponsored terrorism. Officials indicated the campaign could extend beyond initial timelines if necessary.
Financial markets reacted sharply to rising energy concerns. Oil prices surged amid fears of supply disruptions, particularly around the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Brent crude jumped 7.6% to $78.41 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 6.5% to $71.36, marking multi-month highs.
Higher crude prices have fueled inflation concerns, potentially complicating expectations for near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. However, analysts noted that investors appear cautious rather than panicked, focusing on whether the conflict will be brief or prolonged.
Despite volatility, historical trends suggest staying invested during geopolitical uncertainty may be more beneficial than attempting to time market swings, as demonstrated by Monday’s late-session recovery.
