Asian markets trade higher on U.S.-Iran talks, lower oil prices
Asian markets traded higher in early Wednesday trading, supported by easing oil prices and renewed hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict following talks between the two countries.
September 23, 2026 (MLN): Asian markets traded higher in early Wednesday trading, supported by easing oil prices and renewed hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict following talks between the two countries. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.79% at the open, while the small-cap Kosdaq gained 0.84%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.34%. Japan’s markets remained closed for a public holiday. Ho...