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• Nikkei Hits Record 59,500 as Asia Navigates Chinese Growth Splits and Structural LNG Shortages

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Asia

  Japan’s Nikkei 225 reached a historic all-time high of 59,500 on Wednesday, signaling a robust market rally following the recent Iran war ceasefire. While China’s economy beat grow...

• Asia-Pacific Markets Remain Volatile as Investors Brace for Looming United States Deadline in Iran Conflict

  Published: Apr 7, 2026

  Section: Asia

  Regional markets in Asia traded mixed on Tuesday as the world awaits the 8 p.m. ET deadline set by President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While both nation...

• Asian markets slide for third consecutive session as Middle East conflict disrupts global energy supply chains

  Published: Mar 4, 2026

  Section: Global Economy

  Global financial markets faced significant volatility on Wednesday as Asian stock indexes plummeted and oil prices climbed in response to the escalating conflict involving the Unit...