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Asia markets trade mixed as murky U.S.-Iran peace deal prospects keep investors on edge
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as the prospect of a peace deal in the Middle East remained murky amid contradictory messaging from the U.S. and Iran.
TL;DR
- Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed due to uncertainty surrounding a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
- President Trump extended a deadline to attack Iran's energy infrastructure by 10 days to April 6.
- The extension was reportedly at the request of the Iranian government and in exchange for 10 oil tankers.
- Contradictory messaging from the U.S. and Iran regarding ongoing talks created market volatility.
- Iran reportedly rejected a U.S. proposal and offered its own conditions for talks.
- Oil prices fell amid easing tensions.
- Major Asian stock indexes showed mixed results, while U.S. futures climbed.
- China's industrial profits showed a significant year-on-year increase.
- Major U.S. indexes ended lower, with the Nasdaq Composite entering correction territory.