Asian Markets React as Trump Cools Iran Fears

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 04 November 2026, 23:31 UTC 1 min read

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Nov 4th, 2026 Asian Markets React as Trump Cools Iran Fears President Trump stated he has no immediate plans for further strikes on Iran, easing geopolitical risk across the region. The remarks triggered a sharp decline in crude oil and fueled a broad rally across Asian equities.

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