Share markets and bonds rallied hard on Monday and oil prices tumbled 5% as a framework peace deal between the US and Iran promised to ease inflationary pressures globally and lessen the need for higher interest rates. Europe's early optimism drove both the STOXX 600 and FTSE Eurofirst to records. Asia's biggest markets had all leapt overnight, while futures markets pointed to gains of 1.3% to 2% for Wall Street later.

SYDNEY: Share markets surged in Asia on Monday (Jun 15) while the dollar slipped and oil prices slid as news that the United States had agreed to a peace deal with Iran boosted…

SYDNEY, June 15 : Share markets surged in Asia on Monday while the dollar slipped and oil prices slid as news the United States had agreed to a peace deal with Iran boosted risk…

Markets globally surged as a tentative US-Iran peace deal emerged, promising to ease inflation and reduce the need for interest rate hikes. Oil prices plummeted on the news, with…

Oil prices tumble as benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul gain over 5% amid easing geopolitical tensions

Asian shares climb with Japan’s Nikkei nearing record close

Europe's STOXX 600 reached a record high as a preliminary peace agreement between the US and Iran boosted global risk sentiment and lowered oil prices. Auto and airline stocks led…