Stock markets soar, oil falls as US, Iran confirm deal to end war

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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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