https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-rise-with-nikkei-kospi-at-record-highs-as-us-iran-sign-peace-dealContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-rise-with-nikkei-kospi-at-record-highs-as-us-iran-sign-peace-dealhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-rise-with-nikkei-kospi-at-record-highs-as-us-iran-sign-peace-deal#u11724Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:02:02 +0000The Nikkei and Kospi reached new record highs as progress in US-Iran peace talks reduced oil market fears. Investor interest in artificial intelligence also drove gains. However, the Nikkei 225 stumbled on June 24 as the AI trade reversed.What's confirmed:The Nikkei and Kospi reached record highs.Progress in US-Iran peace talks reduced oil market fears.The Nikkei rose 1.9pc and the Kospi added 2.6pc on Monday, June 22.The Nikkei 225 stumbled on June 24.Still unconfirmed:The Nikkei 225 decline is due to an AI trade reversal.A strong US dollar and Fed rate hike signals are influencing global inv https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-rise-with-nikkei-kospi-at-record-highs-as-us-iran-sign-peace-dealhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-rise-with-nikkei-kospi-at-record-highs-as-us-iran-sign-peace-deal#u6226Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:40:17 +0000Asian equity markets surged on June 15 following a peace agreement between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Nikkei 225 closed above 69,000 for the first time. Brent crude fell more than 4% toward $83 a barrel as energy supply concerns eased.What's confirmed:The US and Iran signed a peace agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The Nikkei 225 closed above 69,000 for the first time.Brent crude fell more than 4% toward $83 a barrel.MSCI's Asia Pacific Index rose approximately 3%.Japanese and South Korean stock markets closed sharply higher on June 15.Still unconfirmed:Mar https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-rise-with-nikkei-kospi-at-record-highs-as-us-iran-sign-peace-dealhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-rise-with-nikkei-kospi-at-record-highs-as-us-iran-sign-peace-deal#u4735Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:36:09 +0000Asian stocks climbed as the US and Iran signed a peace agreement. The Nikkei and KOSPI reached new record highs while oil prices dropped. US stocks also surged after Iran announced an end to strikes against Israel.What's confirmed:The Nikkei and KOSPI reached record highs on June 18, 2026.The US and Iran signed a peace deal to end the war.The Nikkei closed above 70,000.Equity markets in Asia and the United States hit historic milestones on June 18, 2026.Still unconfirmed:A gauge of Asian stocks increased 2.1% during open.S&P 500 futures increased 1%.South Korea's Kospi index was up ne https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-rise-with-nikkei-kospi-at-record-highs-as-us-iran-sign-peace-dealhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-rise-with-nikkei-kospi-at-record-highs-as-us-iran-sign-peace-deal#u3783Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:36:47 +0000Japanese and South Korean stocks reached new milestones on June 18, 2026, as the US and Iran signed a peace deal to end the war. The Nikkei closed above 70,000 and the KOSPI eclipsed 9,000 for the first time. Investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz drove the rally.What's confirmed:The United States and Iran signed a peace deal to end the war.The Nikkei closed above 70,000 for the first time.The KOSPI eclipsed 9,000 for the first time.Asian stock markets surged on June 18, 2026.Oil prices fell following the US-Iran agreement.Still unco