U.S.-Iran talks deadlock drags Asian stocks lower, WTI oil spikes on geopolitical risks
Asian stock markets opened lower on Thursday, May 28, 2026, as investors braced for uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices surged amid geopolitical tensions. The Nikkei 225 fell 0.35%, the Hang Seng Index dropped 0.39%, and the Shanghai Composite declined 0.33%, according to LINE TODAY. Meanwhile, WTI oil prices rose … Read more