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Global Markets Surge on Anticipation of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

Global stock markets rose on May 29, 2026, as investors anticipated a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Asian, European, and U.S. markets all saw gains, with semiconductor stocks in the U.S. leading the rally. The ceasefire hopes were driven by diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran.

U.S. semiconductor stocks rose premarket as investors anticipated a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, following a rally in Asian markets. Japanese and South Korean stock markets soared on the same day, driven by expectations of a deal between the U.S. and Iran. European markets also rose, with European stocks recording a monthly advance on hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal.

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WireReutersMay 29, 01:33 PM
European markets rise as investors await US-Iran ceasefire extension - Reuters

European markets rise as investors await US-Iran ceasefire extension  Reuters

IndependentBloombergMay 29, 11:36 AM
European Stocks Notch Monthly Advance on US-Iran Deal Hopes - Bloomberg.com

European Stocks Notch Monthly Advance on US-Iran Deal Hopes  Bloomberg.com

IndependentNikkei AsiaMay 29, 11:33 AM
Japanese and South Korean stock markets soar on anticipation of Iran deal - Nikkei Asia

Japanese and South Korean stock markets soar on anticipation of Iran deal  Nikkei Asia

IndependentWall Street JournalMay 29, 10:06 AM
U.S. Semiconductor Stocks Rise Premarket After Asia Rally - WSJ

U.S. Semiconductor Stocks Rise Premarket After Asia Rally  WSJ

IndependentWashington PostMay 29, 08:25 AM
Asian shares are mostly higher on hopes for a winding down of the Iran war - The Washington Post

Asian shares are mostly higher on hopes for a winding down of the Iran war  The Washington Post

IndependentBloombergMay 29, 02:02 AM
Asian Stocks to Rise on Firming US-Iran Sentiment: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com

Asian Stocks to Rise on Firming US-Iran Sentiment: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com