Oil prices dropped as market participants assessed a pause in US strikes on Iran. Hopes for a diplomatic solution eased concerns about Middle East energy flows. President Trump indicated positive talks with Iran, but warned of resuming strikes if negotiations fail. Analysts noted reduced traffic through key shipping straits and demand destruction in Asia. US crude oil and gasoline stockpiles likely fell last week.
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