The Intelligence Layer Beyond Your Own Book

Asian equities moved higher at the start of the week, supported by renewed optimism around geopolitics after reports that Iran had presented the US with a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The development lifted broader risk sentiment and pushed emerging market stocks to fresh highs, with technology leading the advance.

Oil prices climbed for a fifth consecutive day, with Brent crude rising above $105.50 a barrel, as stalled US–Iran diplomacy and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over global supply disruptions.

Global equities resumed their rally after a brief pause, driven by optimism that Iran may rejoin negotiations with the US, easing geopolitical tensions ahead of a ceasefire deadline. The MSCI All Country World Index rose 0.2%, while Asian equities gained 0.8%, supported by renewed enthusiasm for AI-related stocks.