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Asian Markets Rise Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Soaring Oil Prices

4/6/2026

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Asian markets rose on April 6, 2026, with the Nikkei 225 up 1.1% to 53,692.42 and the Kospi up 1.5% to 5,460.24.
The looming Tuesday deadline by U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz raises escalation concerns.
The U.S. rescued two aviators after their jet was shot down by Iran.
Oil prices surged, with U.S. crude at $111.92 per barrel and Brent at $110.74.

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Story summary

Asian markets rose on April 6, 2026, with the Nikkei 225 up 1.1% to 53,692.42 and the Kospi up 1.5% to 5,460.24.
The looming Tuesday deadline by U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz raises escalation concerns.
The U.S. rescued two aviators after their jet was shot down by Iran.
Oil prices surged, with U.S. crude at $111.92 per barrel and Brent at $110.74.