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Last update: 6 hours agoMarkets Surge on Iran-Deal Hopes: Asian stocks jumped after Trump signaled US-Iran talks were nearing the “right answers,” easing oil and bond pressure. AI Chip Boost: Nvidia’s record quarter (revenue up 85%) reignited the tech rally, pulling up chipmakers from South Korea to Taiwan. Korea Watch: Seoul’s KOSPI surged more than 8% as Samsung averted a strike, while investors cheered Nvidia-led momentum in robotics. Energy Pressure Still Bites: Oil prices only partially recovered as Strait of Hormuz supply worries lingered, with Iran tightening control and shipping resuming unevenly. Europe Cautious: European equities slipped as investors waited for more peace-talk updates, and easyJet warned the Iran war is hitting summer bookings and fuel costs. Policy Signals: Australia’s unemployment rose to 4.5% in April, hinting the labour market is cooling as higher rates and geopolitical shocks weigh on growth. Climate Vote: The UN backed a world court climate opinion, with the US and other major emitters opposing.
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