Asia markets set for mixed open as oil falls on Hormuz reopening hopes

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed as reports suggested the Strait of Hormuz may reopen soon, easing a key geopolitical supply risk. The prospect of restored traffic through the chokepoint pushed oil prices lower and improved investor sentiment across the region. The move has broad market implications because it reduces near-term disruption risk to global energy flows.

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Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed as reports suggested the Strait of Hormuz may reopen soon, easing a key geopolitical supply risk. The prospect of restored traffic through the chokepoint pushed oil prices lower and improved investor sentiment across the region. The move has broad market implications because it reduces near-term disruption risk to global energy flows.