Investor optimism for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is boosting markets. Hopes of peace have lowered oil prices and eased pressure on emerging market currencies. Iran’s top negotiator is in Doha for talks. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated talks are progressing positively. However, fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian targets are also occurring.
South Korea’s KOSPI drops 7% as global chipmaker selloff deepens
South Korean stocks experienced a significant decline on Tuesday. This downturn was driven by a global selloff in chipmakers and rising competition from China. SK