Asian stocks today: Markets rise on hopes of US-Iran breakthrough; oil worries persist

May 22, 2026 - 12:00
Asian stocks today: Markets rise on hopes of US-Iran breakthrough; oil worries persist

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Asian markets rallied Friday, buoyed by hopes of US-Iran peace talks, though volatile oil prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns fueled inflation worries. Tokyo led gains as investor sentiment improved. Despite diplomatic optimism, rising crude prices prompted reassessment of global interest rate expectations, with the US Federal Reserve potentially hiking rates later this year.

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