Asian benchmarks jump after oil prices sink in response to the Iran ceasefire
- Posted on April 8, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Asian benchmarks jump after oil prices sink in response to the Iran ceasefire
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares surged in Wednesday morning trading, as oil prices plunged after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the