Escalating Iran-US tensions disrupt oil prices, shipping routes, Asian stocks, and investor confidence as Strait of Hormuz trade slowly resumes.

Tokyo stocks, Nikkei index, Middle East peace hopes, Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, US dollar weakness, global stock markets, investor confidence

Escalating Iran-US tensions disrupt oil prices, shipping routes, Asian stocks, and investor confidence as Strait of Hormuz trade slowly resumes.

Japan industrial output and retail sales improved despite Iran war concerns, rising oil prices, and inflation risks, supported by exports and AI demand.