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title: "Asia equity markets subdued; investors weigh fragile peace talks and regional earnings results"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/283605309.md"
description: "Asian equity markets were mostly lower as investors remained cautious ahead of corporate earnings and amid uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks. The KOSPI fell 0.9%, while Japan's Nikkei and Topix indices also declined. China's markets saw slight gains, with the Shenzhen Component reaching its highest level since December 2021. India's SENSEX dropped 0.95% after Moody's cut its growth forecast. Australia's AS51 fell 1.19%, and the Australian dollar continued to decline. Gold prices rose above $4,750, and WTI crude futures stayed above $89 per barrel."
datetime: "2026-04-22T05:57:20.000Z"
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  - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/283605309.md)
---

# Asia equity markets subdued; investors weigh fragile peace talks and regional earnings results


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