Oil prices have fallen while Asian stock markets rose after President Donald Trump paused military strikes against Iran. The move has raised hopes for negotiations to resolve the conflict and potentially reopen energy shipping routes.
Oil prices declined amid the developments, with Brent crude reflecting the shift in sentiment. Asian equities advanced as investors responded positively to the pause in strikes and signs that talks could ease tensions in the region.
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Asian stocks climbed higher on Monday, led by companies focused on artificial intelligence, despite escalating concerns over Middle East stability. Oil prices jumped after President Donald Trump rejected Iran's response to a US peace proposal as unacceptable. The developments come amid a 10-week-old conflict between the two nations.
Global stocks reached record highs after President Trump indicated progress in Iran negotiations. The news eased geopolitical tensions, boosting technology shares in South Korea. Brent crude oil prices fell amid the positive market sentiment.
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Oil prices dipped as investors awaited developments on the Iran ceasefire and President Trump's summit with China's Xi Jinping. Brent crude futures fell to $106.95 a barrel while WTI futures reached $101.52.
President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of attacks against Iran, conditioned on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude prices fell over 17% to US$93 per barrel, while Brent dropped to US$103.43. The move follows a 10-point Iranian proposal and talks with Pakistan.
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Crude oil prices have rocketed above $115 a barrel after the US and Iran exchanged fire, shattering a fragile ceasefire amid weeks of escalating tensions. Following stalled April peace talks, naval blockades, and ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz, the clash has intensified fears of broader Middle East conflict, threatening global energy supplies and stoking market volatility.
Crude prices briefly fell after reports that the International Energy Agency would release oil reserves, but rebounded as markets doubted the plan would proceed to offset supply shocks from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The proposed drawdown would exceed the 182 million barrels released in 2022. Brent and West Texas Intermediate prices rose by session's end.
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Asian stocks fell alongside Wall Street after US inflation data showed faster price growth. Rising oil prices tied to conflict in Iran pushed Treasury yields higher and increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase in 2027.