Oil prices soared and Asian stocks plummeted after the US launched new strikes against Iran, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose 4.7%, while markets like South Korea's Kospi dropped 8%. Chip companies were severely hit.
Petróleo Brent e WTI sobem 2,6% com cotações a US$ 76,09 e US$ 72,25, respectivamente. Mercados asiáticos apresentam desempenho misto, com bolsas chinesas em alta impulsionadas por ações de tecnologia e IA, enquanto Tóquio, Seul e Austrália registram quedas.
Bolsas asiáticas, lideradas por Japão e Coreia do Sul, fecharam em forte queda nesta sexta-feira devido à realização de lucros em ações de inteligência artificial após valorizações históricas. A Micron Technology, impulsionada pela IA, superou Meta e Tesla em valor de mercado.
Global stock markets are generating significant wealth for investors, with Ed Yardeni raising his S&P 500 target. US companies report strong profits driven by AI and consumer giants. However, doomsayers point to slowing global GDP growth, rising oil prices, and high debt levels as potential risks.
Mercados financeiros globais registram alta expressiva após anúncio de acordo preliminar para encerrar conflito com o Irã e reabrir Estreito de Ormuz. Petróleo cai e bolsas asiáticas e europeias fecham em patamares robustos.
The Nikkei 225 index reached a new all-time closing high, driven by gains in AI and semiconductor stocks. Kioxia temporarily surpassed Toyota in market capitalization, while the yen weakened against the dollar.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index surpassed 68,000 for the first time, driven by global investor enthusiasm for AI and a weak yen. Semiconductor-related companies led the gains, despite Softbank's dip.
Japonya hisse senedi piyasalarında yapay zeka temalı hisselerdeki yükselişle Nikkei 225 rekor kırarak 67 bin puanı aştı. SoftBank Group, Toyota Motor'u geride bırakarak ülkenin en değerli şirketi oldu.
Der DAX gewinnt 0,5% und nähert sich dem Rekordhoch, während der Nikkei 225 in Japan einen neuen Kursrekord erreicht, getrieben von KI-Investitionen und Chip-Aktien.
European stocks reached their highest point since March 2, driven by optimism over potential U.S.-Iran deal progress. Oil prices dropped, and Eurozone bond yields fell as inflation concerns eased. Delivery Hero shares surged on a report of an improved bid from Uber.
The Nikkei 225 index surged to a record high, surpassing 65,000 for the first time, driven by strong buying in semiconductor and AI-related stocks like SoftBank Group and Kioxia. Falling oil prices also contributed to the rally, while long-term Japanese government bond yields declined.
European stocks reached their highest levels since March 2, driven by optimism over potential U.S.-Iran negotiations and a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Delivery Hero shares surged over 10% following reports of an improved bid from Uber.
European stocks opened higher Monday, tracking Asian markets, as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal and reports of Uber considering an improved bid for Delivery Hero boosted investor sentiment. Oil prices fell on the news.
European stocks are poised for a higher open, tracking Asian markets, as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal and potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz boost investor sentiment and lower oil prices.
The Nikkei 225 index surged past 65,000 for the first time on May 25th, setting consecutive intraday record highs. The rally was fueled by expectations of a US-Iran ceasefire and strong performance in US markets, with semiconductor stocks leading the gains.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index surpassed 65,000 for the first time, hitting a record high amid positive news regarding Iran negotiations and a subsequent drop in oil prices. Trading was light due to public holidays in several regions.
Japan's Nikkei 225 surged to a record high above 64,000 on Monday. Hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following comments from President Trump on Iran negotiations, eased oil prices and boosted investor sentiment globally.
Preços do petróleo Brent e WTI sobem devido à falta de acordo nas negociações EUA-Irã e tensões no Estreito de Ormuz. Bolsas europeias, asiáticas e futuras de Wall Street operam em alta, com Nikkei 225 atingindo recorde.
The Nikkei 225 index closed at a record high of 63,339.07 on May 22, driven by optimism over the end of the US-Iran conflict and a strong AI sector rally. Major Japanese tech and manufacturing firms saw significant gains.
Oil prices rose to a three-week high as US-Iran peace talks stalled, with Brent crude jumping around 2% to $107.97 a barrel. President Trump cancelled plans to send envoys to Pakistan for ceasefire talks, saying too much time was wasted on travel, and said Iran must come to the US to negotiate. However, Tehran has submitted a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for later.
Asian markets traded mixed Monday with Japan's Nikkei 225 surging 1.4% to a new record high of 60,564.18, while South Korea's Kospi jumped 2.1% and Taiwan's Taiex rallied 2.6%. Oil prices climbed on stalled US-Iran peace talks and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude rising above $100. Markets drew support from record Wall Street closes, including Intel's 23.6% surge, but remain cautious ahead of central bank decisions from the Fed, ECB, Bank of Japan and Bank of England.
Japan's Nikkei 225 rose to a record 59,691 after trade data showed exports rising for a seventh straight month, while President Trump extended a US ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request. However, Iranian negotiators refused to attend talks, creating uncertainty across Asia-Pacific markets. Oil futures slipped slightly while South Korea's Kospi and Australia's ASX 200 both declined over 1%.
