Global Markets Surge on Optimism Over US-Iran Peace Talks
Global stock markets rose sharply as optimism grew over potential US-Iran peace talks. The dollar reached a six-week high, while gold remained steady. Concerns over oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz persisted, but investor sentiment improved.
Where Sources Diverge
Reuters reported the dollar at a six-week high, while Bloomberg noted the dollar stalled.
Dollar at six-week high
Dollar stalls
Bloomberg and Reuters reported different dates for the same event.
Published: 2026-05-22T18:18:25.000Z
Published: 2026-05-22T01:36:00.000Z
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Sources
Dollar Stalls as Hope for US-Iran Peace Boosts Risk Sentiment Bloomberg.com
Stocks sustain climb on possible US-Iran peace deal Philstar.com
Wall St futures rise as markets monitor US-Iran peace talks Reuters
European shares hit over two-week highs on signs of progress in US-Iran talks Reuters
Japanese stocks hit record high on hopes for Iran resolution Nikkei Asia
Asian shares track Wall Street gains and oil prices climb on uncertainty over the Iran war The Washington Post
Asian shares track Wall Street gains and oil prices climb on uncertainty over the Iran war AP News
Asian markets rallied Friday, buoyed by hopes of US-Iran peace talks, though volatile oil prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns fueled inflation worries. Tokyo led gains as investor sentiment improved. Despite diplomatic optimism, rising crude prices prompted reassessment of global interest rate expectations, with the US Federal Reserve potentially hiking rates later this year.
Nikkei 225 rises on Iran talks optimism nhk.or.jp
Stocks rise, dollar at six-week high as focus remains on US-Iran talks Reuters
Gold Steady as US-Iran Signals Keep Rate Hike Bets Simmering Bloomberg.com
Gold Steady as US-Iran Signals Keep Rate Hike Bets Simmering Bloomberg
Asian Stocks to Rise on Optimism Over Iran Talks: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.com
Signs of Iran-US Progress Leads Stocks Higher Bloomberg.com