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Asian markets settle higher on Wednesday
Mar-25-2026
Asian markets settled higher on Wednesday supported by declining crude oil prices following hopes of a de-escalation in Middle East tensions. Reports indicated that the US was pursuing talks with Iran, including a proposed one-month ceasefire to support negotiations and a 15-point plan to resolve the conflict. This improved sentiment persisted even after President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of about 2,000 soldiers to the region as the administration sought to reduce Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. Japanese shares gained despite Wall Street’s fall overnight. This rally followed the release of the Bank of Japan's January meeting minutes, which revealed a strong inclination among policymakers toward further interest rate hikes. 

Asian Indices

Last Trade            

Change in Points

Change in %      

Shanghai Composite

3,931.84

50.56

1.30

Hang Seng

25,335.95

272.24

1.09

Jakarta Composite

7,302.12

195.28

2.67

KLSE Composite

1,716.68

7.92

0.46

Nikkei 225

53,749.62

1,497.34

2.87

Straits Times

4,904.54

42.11

0.87

KOSPI Composite

5,642.21

88.29

1.59

Taiwan Weighted

33,439.11

826.87

2.54

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