Asian markets are subdued as a fragile Gulf ceasefire shows signs of breaking. Oil prices are rising again, signaling prolonged inflation. Investors are cautious as the Strait of Hormuz remains under threat. This instability impacts global markets, with oil futures seeing an uptick. Inflationary pressures are expected to persist, influencing central bank decisions on interest rates.
US stocks: Dow closes at record on Mideast optimism; SpaceX, AMD drag Nasdaq
The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved an all-time high on Wednesday, driven by rising optimism over potential peace talks with Iran. Meanwhile, both SpaceX and