Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop as Iran talks stall, oil gains
- Posted on April 24, 2026
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Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop as Iran talks stall, oil gains
Asian equities opened lower as US-Iran talks showed little progress in de-escalating the Middle East conflict, keeping the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed. Oil prices rose as geopolitical risks intensified, with Brent crude climbing to $106.20 a barrel. Investors remain cautious, awaiting signals on energy supply risks.