Tokyo, 28 May 2026 – Asian equities were set for a softer session as investors weighed mixed signals from US-Iran negotiations, with uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices and inflation risks keeping markets cautious after recent gains.
The latest market mood reflects a delicate balance between optimism over possible diplomatic progress and concern that any breakdown in talks could quickly revive energy-market stress. Global equities had recently benefited from hopes that a framework agreement could ease tensions, but investors remain wary after conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran.
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