Monday, May 25, 2026
Tokyo stocks hit record, oil and dollar ease on Middle East peace hopes
FESX1!
+1.38%
NQ1!
+1.35%
BRN1!
−8.46%
CL1!
−5.73%
Key points:
Hopes of Strait of Hormuz opening lift risk assets
Nikkei surges to record high, U.S. stock futures gain
Dollar stumbles as investors move out of safe haven; oil slides
Conflicting messages on the peace deal keep enthusiasm grounded
$4000 at risk: Gold sellers refuse to give up amid hot US inflation, Mideast tensions
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