Asian stock markets extend recovery on Trump’s ceasefire proposal
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Na-update: 25 Mar 2026
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Asian equity markets extend their Tuesday’s recovery move on Wednesday amid increased efforts from United States (US) President Donald Trump to end conflicts in the Middle East with Iran.
- Asian stock markets recover further amid increased optimism on a ceasefire in the Middle East.
- US President Trump sends a 15-point settlement proposal to Iran.
- The oil price remains capped as the US attempts a truce with Iran.
Asian equity markets extend their Tuesday’s recovery move on Wednesday amid increased efforts from United States (US) President Donald Trump to end conflicts in the Middle East with Iran.
During the day, Nikkei 225 is up 2.85% to near 53,730, Shanghai trades 1% higher at around 3,920, Hang Seng gains 0.4% around 25,155, and Nifty 50 soars 2.14% to near 23,400.
A Reuters report showed that US President Trump has proposed a month-long ceasefire plan with Iran, along with a 15-point settlement plan, reflecting meaningful attempts from Washington to calm tensions in the Middle East. Trump’s attempts to stop the Middle East war have also capped the upside in the oil price as of now.
WTI oil price trades 1% higher to near $88.00 during the press time, but is down 10% from its recent highs of $100.00. Before the ceasefire proposal, Trump also announced, through a post on Truth.Social that he has instructed the Department of War to pause military attacks on Iran’s power plants for five days, which underpinned the risk-on stance on Tuesday.
Lower oil prices bode well for Asian markets, as they rely heavily on oil imports to meet their energy needs.
Meanwhile, Iran continues to deny its involvement in direct talks with the US about ending the war in the Middle East, even as US President Trump has stated that Tehran wants a deal badly. Iran’s Lt. Col. Ebrahim Zolfaghari mocked US attempts at a ceasefire, stating that Washington is only negotiating with itself, Associated Press (AP) reports.
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Asia contributes around 70% of global economic growth and hosts several key stock market indices. Among the region’s developed economies, the Japanese Nikkei – which represents 225 companies on the Tokyo stock exchange – and the South Korean Kospi stand out. China has three important indices: the Hong Kong Hang Seng, the Shanghai Composite and the Shenzhen Composite. As a big emerging economy, Indian equities are also catching the attention of investors, who increasingly invest in companies in the Sensex and Nifty indices.
Asia’s main economies are different, and each has specific sectors to pay attention to. Technology companies dominate in indices in Japan, South Korea, and increasingly, China. Financial services are leading stock markets such as Hong Kong or Singapore, considered key hubs for the sector. Manufacturing is also big in China and Japan, with a strong focus on automobile production or electronics. The growing middle class in countries like China and India is also giving more and more prominence to companies focused on retail and e-commerce.
Many different factors drive Asian stock market indices, but the main factor behind their performance is the aggregate results of the component companies revealed in their quarterly and annual earnings reports. The economic fundamentals of each country, as well as their central bank decisions or their government’s fiscal policies, are also important factors. More broadly, political stability, technological progress or the rule of law can also impact equity markets. The performance of US equity indices is also a factor as, more often than not, Asian markets take the lead from Wall Street stocks overnight. Finally, the broader risk sentiment in markets also plays a role as equities are considered a risky investment compared to other investment options such as fixed-income securities.
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