U.S.-Iran talks deadlock drags Asian stocks lower, WTI oil spikes on geopolitical risks

Market Declines and Investor Sentiment

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