Asia Mixed on Murky Peace Deal

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2026.03.27 11:22
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Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed results on Friday amid uncertainty over a potential peace deal in the Middle East. The Nikkei 225 fell by 0.4%, while the Hang Seng rose by 0.4%. U.S. President Trump extended the deadline for military action against Iran by 10 days to facilitate negotiations. Oil prices dropped as tensions eased, with West Texas Intermediate falling 1.8% to $92.82 per barrel. In China, the CSI 300 gained 0.6%, supported by a 15.2% rise in industrial profits. Other regional markets experienced slight fluctuations.