Stock markets soar, oil falls as US, Iran confirm deal to end war
News Source : Al Jazeera English
News Summary
- Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark index soared 5.5 percent in morning trading.
- South Korea's Kospi jumped as much as 5.7 percent.
- Futures for US stocks, which are traded outside of regular market hours, also climbed.
- Brent crude, the primary benchmark for global oil prices, fell about 4.5% to below $83.40 per barrel.
- US President Donald Trump announced the completion of a “deal” with Iran in a social media post on Sunday.
Asias major stock markets are surging following the announcement of a deal between Washington and Tehran to end the USIsrael war on Iran. Japans Nikkei 225 benchmark index surged 4.
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