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KOSPI up 3%, Brent falls, US-Iran ceasefire talks, Houthis blockade

7/22/2026

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South Korea's KOSPI surged nearly 3% on July 21, 2026.
Brent crude fell 0.38% to $88.88 per barrel, easing from $91.42.
HSBC chief Asia economist Fred Neumann warned that AI hardware demand is vulnerable to modest earnings cuts.
A 10-day ceasefire proposal between Washington and Tehran seeks to end the conflict on February 28, 2026.
Houthis aligned with Iran announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, raising regional energy-supply concerns.

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South Korea's KOSPI surged nearly 3% on July 21, 2026.
Brent crude fell 0.38% to $88.88 per barrel, easing from $91.42.
HSBC chief Asia economist Fred Neumann warned that AI hardware demand is vulnerable to modest earnings cuts.
A 10-day ceasefire proposal between Washington and Tehran seeks to end the conflict on February 28, 2026.
Houthis aligned with Iran announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, raising regional energy-supply concerns.