General · 25 March 2026
Brent crude drops 6.6% as Trump talks peace
The ongoing conflict has driven up oil and gas prices, causing a worldwide energy crisis and severely affecting economies. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump stated peace talks are happening; Iranian officials denied this Monday. Major stock exchanges across Asia Pacific gained, including Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi, both up over 2%.
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