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Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Tuesday, with South Korea’s Kospi hitting a record high at 6,387, supported by strong gains in technology stocks. Investor sentiment was helped by continued hopes for a diplomatic solution to the Middle East conflict, even as tensions between the U.S. and Iran remained elevated. Iran rejected negotiations under threats, while President Donald Trump warned of major military action if no agreement is reached before the current ceasefire expires. Despite the geopolitical uncertainty, broader equity sentiment remained constructive.
Major US indices closed lower on Monday as renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran weighed on sentiment. The decline followed the U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and Iran’s refusal to join a new round of peace talks, while the current ceasefire is set to expire this week.
Earlier today, U.S. stock futures edged higher. Futures for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all posted modest gains as investors looked to stabilize after recent volatility.
Markets are now turning attention to several key catalysts, including corporate earnings, the release of March retail sales data, and the Senate confirmation hearing for Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, who emphasized the importance of central bank independence.
Oil prices fell during Tuesday’s Asia session after Monday’s sharp rally, as markets reassessed the uncertain outlook for a second round of U.S.–Iran peace talks. Both WTI and Brent crude declined modestly, reflecting profit-taking and uncertainty after strong gains the previous day.
Gold fell back below $4,800 on Tuesday, giving back much of its previous rebound as renewed tensions in the U.S.–Iran conflict boosted oil prices and supported the U.S. Dollar. However, downside may remain limited because markets still expect the Federal Reserve could cut rates later this year, which caps broader dollar strength and supports gold over the medium term.
Investors are now focused on whether new peace talks in Pakistan will take place, as conflicting signals from both the US and Iran continue to drive market volatility.
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