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US-Iran peace talks spark global stock surge and oil plunge

US President Donald Trump announced 'very good talks' with Iran could lead to a peace deal, sending Asian stocks to record highs and oil prices down nearly 8 per cent. The potential agreement, which could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, was hailed as a major shift in Middle East tensions.

Asian stock markets surged to record levels as investors anticipated a resolution to the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. Oil prices plummeted 8 per cent on Wednesday, reflecting reduced fears of supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claimed 'very good talks' had occurred over the last 24 hours, with a deal 'very possible'. Iran considered a peace proposal that could lead to the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. Trump stated the conflict in the Middle East would be 'over quickly'. The potential deal was seen as a major development in stabilizing global energy markets and reducing regional tensions. Sources report differing levels of detail on the talks. CNA focused on the market and oil price reactions, while SCMP provided direct quotes from Trump and details on Iran's consideration of a peace proposal. Both sources agree on the significance of the talks but differ in their emphasis on the immediate consequences.

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IndependentSouth China Morning PostMay 7, 01:00 PM
US-Iran peace optimism fuels Asian stock market gains

US President Donald Trump said conflict in the Middle East would be “over quickly”, as Iran considered a peace proposal that could lead to the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. “We’ve had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll make a deal,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, according to Reuters. The president has repeatedly played up the possibility of an agreement with Iran since the war began on February 28, without reaching an...

PublicChannel News AsiaMay 7, 04:38 AM
Asian stocks hit record high, dollar wobbles on US-Iran peace deal hopes

A potential deal to end the war, which started at the end of February, sent oil prices sliding nearly 8 per cent on Wednesday.