US-Iran peace deal lifts markets: Asian stocks soar, dollar slides, oil tumbles & gold jumps 2% | TheBriefWire
US-Iran peace deal lifts markets: Asian stocks soar, dollar slides, oil tumbles & gold jumps 2%
Published 15 June 2026 ยท finance
Global markets surged as the US and Iran announced a framework agreement to end their conflict, leading to hopes of lower energy prices and easing
Global markets surged as the US and Iran announced a framework agreement to end their conflict, leading to hopes of lower energy prices and easing inflation. The Strait of Hormuz reopened, causing oil prices to tumble and boosting investor appetite for riskier assets. Asian equities rallied significantly, while the US dollar weakened against major currencies.
Published: June 15, 2026 โข 10:47 AM IST ยท Updated: June 15, 2026 โข 11:33 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Global markets surged as the US and Iran announced a framework agreement to end their conflict, leading to hopes of lower energy prices and easing inflation.
The Strait of Hormuz reopened, causing oil prices to tumble and boosting investor appetite for riskier assets.
Asian equities rallied significantly, while the US dollar weakened against major currencies.