Global shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says talks on ending the war are proceeding

Global shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says talks on ending the war are proceeding

Global markets rose (Nikkei +2.9%, DAX +1%) and oil shed $4+ as Trump confirmed U.S.-Iran talks are progressing toward a Strait of Hormuz deal. Energy-cost relief would ease supply chain pressure in Asia and reduce input-cost volatility for hardware and ops budgets.