Market Worries US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement May Change; Asian Stocks Close Mixed
After US President Trump announced a US-Iran ceasefire, the agreement faced complications due to disagreements between Israel and Iran over its scope. This led to mixed reactions in the market, affecting oil prices and Asian stock performance. The market is now focused on upcoming negotiations in Pakistan, with analysts noting that even if a ceasefire holds, restoring regional energy exports will take time.
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Agence France-Presse reported that US President Donald Trump announced yesterday that the US and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Coupled with Tehran's statement that it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz during peace talks, global stock markets surged and oil prices plummeted. However, cracks appeared in the ceasefire agreement less than a day after it took effect. Israel stated that the agreement did not cover its operations against the Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
US Vice President J.D. Vance also echoed, saying: 'If Iran wants to break off talks over Lebanon... However, Lebanon has nothing to do with Iran, and the US has never said that Lebanon is part of the ceasefire agreement; that is Iran's own choice.'
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on social media platform X that 'a viable basis for negotiations' had been undermined, and further talks were 'unreasonable.'
Iran today announced an alternative shipping lane for the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of mines in the main shipping channel of this vital waterway. Iran's renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz was deemed 'completely unacceptable' by the White House.
Trump posted on social media last night that US warships and military aircraft would continue to be deployed in and around Iran. He also threatened that unless Iran fully complies with the agreement reached with the US, the US would 'fire again.'
Asian stocks closed mixed today. Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Seoul markets closed lower, while Taipei, Sydney, Wellington, and Manila markets closed higher.
Market attention now turns to talks scheduled for the 10th or 11th in Pakistan, which Vance will lead.
Anthony Kettle, an analyst at Bluebay Asset Management, said: 'It must be noted that the infrastructure of some major energy exporters has been severely damaged. Even if a ceasefire can be maintained, it will take time for regional energy exports to return to normal, making it difficult to immediately assess the impact on economic growth and inflation.'
Fawad Razaqzada, an analyst at FOREX.com, believes: 'Investors remain confident that oil prices will fall further and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and remain open after the two-week ceasefire ends.' (Compiled by Hung Chi-yuan) 1150409
US Vice President J.D. Vance also echoed, saying: 'If Iran wants to break off talks over Lebanon... However, Lebanon has nothing to do with Iran, and the US has never said that Lebanon is part of the ceasefire agreement; that is Iran's own choice.'
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on social media platform X that 'a viable basis for negotiations' had been undermined, and further talks were 'unreasonable.'
Iran today announced an alternative shipping lane for the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of mines in the main shipping channel of this vital waterway. Iran's renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz was deemed 'completely unacceptable' by the White House.
Trump posted on social media last night that US warships and military aircraft would continue to be deployed in and around Iran. He also threatened that unless Iran fully complies with the agreement reached with the US, the US would 'fire again.'
Asian stocks closed mixed today. Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Seoul markets closed lower, while Taipei, Sydney, Wellington, and Manila markets closed higher.
Market attention now turns to talks scheduled for the 10th or 11th in Pakistan, which Vance will lead.
Anthony Kettle, an analyst at Bluebay Asset Management, said: 'It must be noted that the infrastructure of some major energy exporters has been severely damaged. Even if a ceasefire can be maintained, it will take time for regional energy exports to return to normal, making it difficult to immediately assess the impact on economic growth and inflation.'
Fawad Razaqzada, an analyst at FOREX.com, believes: 'Investors remain confident that oil prices will fall further and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and remain open after the two-week ceasefire ends.' (Compiled by Hung Chi-yuan) 1150409
FAQ
What issues arose with the US-Iran ceasefire agreement?
Cracks appeared in the agreement after Israel stated it did not cover its operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Iran announced an alternative shipping lane for the Strait of Hormuz.
How did the market react to the developments in the ceasefire talks?
Global stock markets initially surged and oil prices plummeted, but due to the uncertainty, Asian stocks closed mixed.