Japan’s Nikkei 225 Tops 65,000 for First Time as Oil Falls on Hormuz Reopening Hopes
Japan’s Nikkei 225 broke the 65,000 mark for the first time, closing at 65,082, driven by a 3% jump as oil prices fell sharply. The decline in crude was triggered by President Donald Trump’s comments that Iran negotiations were progressing, easing geopolitical risk around the Strait of Hormuz. Holiday closures in Hong Kong, South Korea and the U.S. limited trading volume, but the broader market rallied, with the Dow hitting a record close.
Nifty 50 Breaks Above 24,000? Here Are the Next Key Levels to Watch
Indian equities rallied on Monday as the Sensex jumped 1.43% to 76,491.74 and the Nifty 50 rose 1.32% to 24,032.30, buoyed by optimism over US‑Iran peace talks and a sharp fall in crude oil prices. The Nifty breached the psychological 24,000...
Taiwan Shares End at New High on AI, Eased Middle East Concerns
Taiwan's benchmark Taiex surged to a record‑high of 43,644.40, up 3.26% and marking the fifth‑largest point gain in its history. The rally was driven by renewed AI enthusiasm, sparked by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s upcoming Computex keynote, and by easing concerns...