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Asia-Pacific markets set to jump as U.S.-Iran agree to a ceasefire, oil plunges

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President Donald Trump agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks, prompting Asia-Pacific markets to be set to open higher. The temporary de-escalation should lower the near-term geopolitical risk premium, supporting risk-on positioning and regional equities while likely capping oil upside; the boost is meaningful but time-limited.

Analysis

President Donald Trump agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks, prompting Asia-Pacific markets to be set to open higher. The temporary de-escalation should lower the near-term geopolitical risk premium, supporting risk-on positioning and regional equities while likely capping oil upside; the boost is meaningful but time-limited.

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