Asian shares opened higher, mirroring Wall Street’s gains driven by AI-linked companies. Gold and oil saw slight declines following a reported Middle East peace deal. Investors are closely watching China’s market reopening after a holiday break, balancing AI enthusiasm against cautious consumer spending data.
US stocks: US market drops as Trump’s rejection of Iran peace plan lifts oil prices
Following President Trump’s dismissal of Iran’s peace proposal, US market indexes experienced a downward trend, spurred by a notable surge in crude prices. This escalation