Asian stocks rose as the U.S. indicated ongoing dialogue with Iran for a deal, despite port blockades. Oil prices and the dollar declined as market sentiment favored diplomacy over supply disruption fears. Investors are trading on hope for an agreement, pushing equities higher for now.
US stocks today: US stocks end lower as Iran tensions dampen risk appetite; chipmakers drop
Tech stocks dragged Wall Street lower as escalating US Iran tensions and a renewed blockade lifted oil prices and dented risk appetite. Nasdaq led losses