Jacob Smith25 May 2026Nikkei 225 crossed the 65,000 mark for the first time in history as Asian markets rallied on optimism surrounding possible progress in Iran-related negotiations and expectations of lower oil prices. Trading volumes remained relatively thin due to holiday closures across parts of Asia and the United States, but investors responded positively to signs that tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could 3 likes2 comments#finance#japan#oilprices#stockmarket#nikkei225
Jacob Smith9 Mar 2026Asian markets saw sharp declines as oil prices crossed the $100 per barrel mark for the first time since 2022. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi both dropped more than 6% in early trade, reflecting investor concerns over energy supply disruptions and growing geopolitical tensions. #StockMarket #Nikkei225 #Kospi #OilPrices #GlobalMarkets #EconomicNews #MarketUpdate #AsiaMarkets11 likes8 comments#economicnews#kospi#oilprices#globalmarkets#marketupdate